PUMPKIN (OR SQUASH!) PIE

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I bought a HUGE white squash at our local farmer's market this weekend; the little old lady selling it told me that I could get "5-6" pies out of it. Well, there was enough squash to make EIGHT PIES! So, I made two and froze the rest of the filling. Anyway, this recipe produces a spectacular pumpkiny custard, and you CAN replace the pumpkin with a mild-flavored squash; simply remove the seeds and rind, cut into chunks and boil until soft. Then puree, and voila--you have what usually comes in the cans! Originally from the Joy of Cooking.

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Pie

Time 55m

Yield 1 9inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (9 inch) pie shells (see my pat-in-the-pan crust, a good and easy pie crust recipe)
2 -3 large eggs (use 2 eggs for a firm custard with pronounced pumpkin flavor, or 3 eggs for a softer, more custardy)
2 cups canned pumpkin or 2 cups squash puree
1 1/2 cups light cream (OR 3/4 c milk and 3/4 heavy cream) or 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk (OR 3/4 c milk and 3/4 heavy cream)
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves or 1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 deg F.
  • Whisk eggs; add rest of ingredients.
  • Warm pie crust in oven until hot to touch, letting custard stand at room temperature.
  • Pour mixture into crust and bake till center of filling seems set but quivery, like gelatin, when the pan is nudged, 35-45 minutes.
  • Let cool completely on a rack before slicing!
  • Refrigerate for up to one day.
  • Serve cold, at room temp, or slightly warmed, with whipped fresh cream.
  • ENJOY!

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