Grandma's Sweet Hubbard Squash Custard Pie

Health score
4%
Grandma's Sweet Hubbard Squash Custard Pie
155 min.
8
327kcal

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Grandma's Sweet Hubbard Squash Custard Pie: A Dessert to Remember

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Grandma's Sweet Hubbard Squash Custard Pie, a delectable dessert that combines the rich taste of Hubbard squash with the classic goodness of a custard pie. This scrumptious recipe, perfect for gatherings and celebrations, serves 8 and is ready in approximately 155 minutes. Each slice offers a well-balanced caloric intake of 327 kcal, making it a delightful treat without the guilt.

Crafted with love and traditional ingredients, this pie features a flaky, 9-inch unbaked pie crust filled with a smooth and velvety Hubbard squash custard spiced with apple pie spice. The sweetness of the dark brown sugar complements the natural flavors of the Hubbard squash, while the heavy cream adds a luxurious texture. The use of salted butter and a hint of salt ensures that every bite is perfectly seasoned.

To create this heavenly dessert, you'll need a few essential pieces of equipment, including a food processor, baking sheet, oven, and aluminum foil. The process begins with roasting Hubbard squash chunks until tender and golden, then blending them into a smooth puree. This puree forms the base of the custard, mixed with brown sugar, eggs, cream, apple pie spice, salt, and butter until perfectly smooth. The mixture is then poured into a waiting, unbaked pie crust and baked to perfection.

Grandma's Sweet Hubbard Squash Custard Pie is not just a dessert; it's a memory, a tradition, and a taste of home. Whip up this delightful dish and share it with your loved ones for a dessert that's sure to be remembered.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons apple pie spice 
  • 0.5 cup t brown sugar dark packed
  • large eggs 
  • 0.5 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 2.5 pounds hubbard squash seeds removed cut into chunks and
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons butter salted softened
  • 9-inch pie crust dough ()

Equipment

  • food processor
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • aluminum foil

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.
  3. Remove flesh from squash using a spoon.
  4. Reduce temperature setting on oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  5. Place 2 cups of squash in a food processor and process until smooth.
  6. Add the brown sugar, eggs, cream, apple pie spice, salt, and butter; process until smooth.
  7. Pour the squash mixture into the pie crust.
  8. Bake until the filling rises, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

Calories327kcal
Protein8.52%
Fat45.77%
Carbs45.71%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.25
Glycemic Load
0
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
11.740434760633%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:326.96kcal
16.35%
Fat:17.26g
26.56%
Saturated Fat:8.02g
50.11%
Carbohydrates:38.8g
12.93%
Net Carbohydrates:32.59g
11.85%
Sugar:19.47g
21.63%
Cholesterol:94.08mg
31.36%
Sodium:314.71mg
13.68%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.23g
14.46%
Vitamin A:2346.3IU
46.93%
Fiber:6.21g
24.83%
Manganese:0.44mg
21.91%
Vitamin C:15.77mg
19.11%
Potassium:539.49mg
15.41%
Vitamin B6:0.28mg
13.76%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.62%
Folate:49.92µg
12.48%
Selenium:8.57µg
12.24%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.94%
Vitamin B5:1.02mg
10.16%
Iron:1.73mg
9.63%
Phosphorus:95.35mg
9.54%
Magnesium:35.79mg
8.95%
Vitamin B3:1.43mg
7.16%
Copper:0.13mg
6.65%
Calcium:59.81mg
5.98%
Vitamin E:0.76mg
5.09%
Vitamin K:4.55µg
4.33%
Vitamin D:0.61µg
4.09%
Zinc:0.59mg
3.94%
Vitamin B12:0.2µg
3.28%
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