In medium saucepan mix gelatin, 1/4 c sugar, the nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger.
Beat egg yolks with water; stir into gelatin mixture. Stir over low heat about 5 minutes or until gelatin dissolves.
Remove from heat; stir in juice, pumpkin and peel until well blended.
Chill, stirring occasionally, until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from spoon.
Beat egg whites until soft peaks form; gradulally beat in remaining 1/4 c sugar until stiff, glossy peaks form.
Fold into pumpkin mixture, blending thoroughly.
Turn into prepared crust. Chill until firm, 4 hours or overnight.
Garnish with whipped cream and halved orange slices.
Makes 8 servings.
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