Grandma's Sweet Hubbard Squash Custard Pie

SUBMITTED BY: Living Well  PHOTO BY: juniorbaker817 

"This recipe was handed down from my Grandma. I have tweaked it to spice it up some! It is a unique addition to any Thanksgiving celebration and holds its own against pumpkin pie any day!"
Grandma's Sweet Hubbard Squash Custard Pie Recipe
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 45 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs 35 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch pie

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 1/2 pounds hubbard squash - cut into chunks and seeds removed
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons apple pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, softened
  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

What to Drink?

Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Arrange squash on lined baking sheet. Roast in preheated oven until the skin is browned and flesh is tender, about 45 minutes; allow to cool before handling. Remove flesh from squash using a spoon.
  3. Reduce temperature setting on oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  4. Place 2 cups of squash in a food processor and process until smooth. Add the brown sugar, eggs, cream, apple pie spice, salt, and butter; process until smooth.
  5. Pour the squash mixture into the pie crust. Bake until the filling rises, about 1 hour.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2008 by dael 
I made this recipe because it was the only hubbard squash recipe listed, and I had obtained... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2008 by smartcookie 
Great!!! I made do with the ingredients I had--butternut squash and evaporated milk but it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 18, 2008 by Living Well 
My grandma made this pie every year and it was always a hit! very easy to make - and versatile. MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Grandma's Sweet Hubbard Squash Custard Pie

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 327

  • Total Fat: 18.4g
  • Cholesterol: 107mg
  • Sodium: 328mg
  • Total Carbs: 36.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6.9g

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