Candy Roaster Squash Pie Recipe
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter chilled and cubed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- A pinch of salt
- ¼ cup ice-cold water
Filling:
- 2 cups cooked and mashed Candy Roaster Squash
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
Preparing The Crust:
- Combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the chilled and cubed unsalted butter to the bowl.
- Using a pastry cutter or your hands, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add the ice-cold water and mix until the dough comes together.
- Form the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Making The Filling:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a separate bowl, combine the mashed Candy Roaster Squash, heavy cream, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
Assembling And Baking The Pie:
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish.
- Gently place the rolled-out dough into the pie dish, pressing it against the bottom and sides.
- Pour the prepared filling into the pie crust.
Baking The Pie:
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until the filling is set and the crust turns golden brown.
- Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack.