In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin, creme fraiche, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves and whisk together until thoroughly blended. Stir in the eggs, vanilla and brandy. Whisk again until thoroughly blended.
Think about whether blind baking is needed before putting pumpkin mixture into the shell.
Mound the pumpkin into the pie shell and jiggle the pan gently to help it find its level. Bake for about 1 hour until set in centre.