Gobble, gobble! This sweet "turkey" is the perfect finish to a Thanksgiving meal.

YOU WILL NEED

• 3/4 cup (180 mL) sugar
• 1/2 (2.5 mL) teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon (5 mL) ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 mL) ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 mL) ground cloves
• 2 eggs
• 15-ounce (420 oz) can pumpkin
• 12-ounce (336 oz) can evaporated milk
• 16 ready-made mini pie shells
• small peanut-shaped or oval cookies
• Pecans
• Cake decorating gels
  
  

HERE'S HOW

• With the help of an adult, preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius).
  
  
• Combine sugar, salt, and spices in a small bowl.
  
  
• In a large bowl, beat the eggs gently, then add in the pumpkin and spice mixture.
  
  
• Mix in the evaporated milk a little at a time.
  
  
• Distribute the mixture evenly into the pie shells.
  
  
• Bake for 15 minutes.
  
  
• Reduce heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius).
  
  
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
  
  
• Cool completely.
  
  
• Decorate with the cookies, pecans, and cake decorating gels as shown.
  

Text by NGS staff
Photograph by Rebecca Hale
National Geographic Kids magazine