Apparently, I'm late to the butternut squash game. I guess I've never really been a huge fan for some reason- no idea why. Luckily though, I have spent the last several months making up for it by picking up bags of frozen, cubed Butternut Squash on repeat.
It's great in a pinch and is especially tasty when whipped together with spinach, sausage and pasta- the frozen stuff literally just melts into the mix! Super easy. Which is why when fresh cubed arrived instead, I had no idea what to do with it. After a few days of it staring me in the face every time I opened the fridge I was determined to put it to good use. I was craving either bread or pie. Pie won, because let's face it. Pie is ALWAYS a good idea.
It's great in a pinch and is especially tasty when whipped together with spinach, sausage and pasta- the frozen stuff literally just melts into the mix! Super easy. Which is why when fresh cubed arrived instead, I had no idea what to do with it. After a few days of it staring me in the face every time I opened the fridge I was determined to put it to good use. I was craving either bread or pie. Pie won, because let's face it. Pie is ALWAYS a good idea.
I'll admit I had some reservations on whether a butternut squash pie would actually be tasty but after a little comparison to it's cousin, the pumpkin, I knew I had to at least give it a go. Moment of truth, It blew my expectations out of the water. Holy crazy delicious concoction.
Best of all, it's super easy to make. Indy helped from start to finish and I was thoroughly impressed with his skills and the pie...
Best of all, it's super easy to make. Indy helped from start to finish and I was thoroughly impressed with his skills and the pie...
Roasted Butternut Squash Pie
- Here's What You Need -
2 Cups Pureed Butternut Squash
(I used fresh and roasted it for 20 minutes on 350˚)
9" Pie Crust/Shell
9" Pie Crust/Shell
2 Eggs
1/4 Tsp. Allspice
1/4 Tsp. Ground Ginger
1/8 Tsp. Ground Black Pepper
1/4 Nutmeg
1 Tsp. Cinnamon
Pinch Of Salt
1 3/4 Cups Milk (or Milk Alternative)
2 Tbsp. Sugar (Honey or Maple Syrup)
Optional: Whipped Cream or Vanilla Ice Cream
Preheat Oven To 425˚
1. If you went fresh, puree your roasted butternut squash.
2. In a large bowl combine whisk together butternut squash puree, milk, sugar, eggs and spices until smooth and thoroughly combined.
3. Pour into pie shell and put on middle rack in oven.
4. Bake for 15 mins at 425˚. Then lower temperature to 350˚and continue baking for an additional 30-35 minutes or until knife comes out clean.
5. Enjoy warm or chilled with whipped cream, ice cream or both! ;)
2. In a large bowl combine whisk together butternut squash puree, milk, sugar, eggs and spices until smooth and thoroughly combined.
3. Pour into pie shell and put on middle rack in oven.
4. Bake for 15 mins at 425˚. Then lower temperature to 350˚and continue baking for an additional 30-35 minutes or until knife comes out clean.
5. Enjoy warm or chilled with whipped cream, ice cream or both! ;)
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