No time to make pumpkin pie? Make pumpkin pudding.

1 can (15-oz.) canned pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon. pumpkin pie spice
1-1/2 cups milk
3.5-oz. pkg. Instant vanilla pudding

Mix pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice together in a bowl with a wooden spoon. Slowly stir in milk. Mix well. Add the instant pudding mix and stir until it thickens. Portion into serving dishes and chill the mixture in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Garnish with whipped cream (if desired) and a dusting of crushed gingersnap cookies. Makes six servings.