SQUASH PIE

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A wonderful use for fall squash. If there is too much filling, surplus may be baked in custard cups set in pan of hot water. Do not bake together with the pie, because the steam from the water will make the pie soggy.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Butternut Squash

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie
1 cup white sugar
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon butter, melted
½ teaspoon ground ginger
2 cups hot milk
2 pounds butternut squash
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). In a small saucepan, cover squash cubes with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool and mash. Measure out 2 cups of mashed squash and refrigerate remaining leftover amount.
  • Mix sugar, salt, and spices. Blend in milk, squash, eggs, and butter or margarine. Pour filling into unbaked pie shell.
  • Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 40 minutes, or until a knife blade inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Cholesterol 78.4 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 202.3 mg, Sugar 30.5 g

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