Butternut Squash Pie

Butternut Squash Pie

As this pie is baking, your kitchen will be filled with the heady scent of cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Its beautiful deep orange hue is a reminder of the changing colors you find up north during autumn.
Servings: 8
Author: Linda Shapiro, © Meal Planning Maven

Ingredients

  • 1 9-inch homemade or store-bought pie crust

Filling

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 medium butternut squash or use 24 ounces packaged cut-up raw squash
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Additional cinnamon for sprinkling

Instructions

  • Cut off top of squash. With a vegetable peeler or sharp knife, remove skin. Cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out seeds and membranes. Cut squash into about 2-inch chunks.
  • In a large pot of boiling water, cook squash for about 7 minutes or until very tender. (Or steam, if desired.)
  • Coarsely mash; measure out about 3 cups.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In blender or food processor, blend the eggs for 1 minute or until light-colored. Add remaining filling ingredients and blend for an additional minute.
  • Pour filling into crust. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • Bake pie for 45 to 50 minutes or until a knife inserted into center comes out clean. Note: If a using store-bought crust, follow directions on package for baking.
  • This pie is delicious served warm or chilled.

Notes

Make Ahead and Storage Tips: store pie in the refrigerator, covered for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 4 months.
Timesavers: check if your market has peeled and cut-up raw butternut squash. (available at Trader Joe's, Whole Foods and some supermarkets) I made this pie using a frozen 9-inch spelt organic pie shell from Wholly Wholesome available at natural food stores, some supermarkets and Whole Foods. This pie is also delicious made without using a crust in a 9-inch pie plate or quiche pan.
You will be amazed how rich and creamy this pie tastes, thanks to the addition of the Greek yogurt!

 

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