1. In large mixing bowl combine pumpkin, brown sugar, salt and spices.
2. Blend in eggs, evaporated milk, and the brandy. Pour into pastry shell.
3. Bake at 400°F for 45 minutes or until knife inserted half way between the centre and outside edge comes out clean. Cool.
4. Just before serving, prepare sweetened whipped cream topping flavored with brandy or substitute a topping mix prepared according to package directions, substituting 2 tablespoons of brandy for 2 tablespoons of the liquid called for on the package.
5. Garnish generously with topping. Sprinkle lightly with freshly grated nutmeg.