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Butternut squash pie is a delicious and versatile dish perfect for the fall season. Made with a creamy butternut squash filling, flaky crust, and warm spices, this pie is a comforting and flavorful treat. With its vibrant orange color and rich, nutty flavor, butternut squash adds a unique twist to the classic pumpkin pie.

This article includes several variations of butternut squash pie recipes to cater to various dietary preferences and tastes. From the classic butternut squash pie with a buttery crust to a gluten-free version using almond flour and a vegan option with a creamy cashew filling, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Additionally, there are recipes for a savory butternut squash and bacon pie and a unique chocolate butternut squash pie that combines the sweetness of butternut squash with the richness of chocolate. Each recipe provides detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure successful baking. Whether you're looking for a traditional Thanksgiving dessert or a unique dish to impress your friends and family, these butternut squash pie recipes offer a delightful culinary experience.

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BUTTERNUT SQUASH PIE



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Smooth and silky, this Butternut Squash Pie can be made completely from scratch! This pie is sure to the highlight of any Holiday meal, or can be enjoyed anytime throughout the year.

Provided by Serene

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 butternut squash (approx 3 lbs OR 2 lbs diced squash OR 2 cups canned squash puree)
1 tbsp unsalted butter (omit if using canned puree)
2 cups butternut squash puree
1½ cup whole milk
2 large eggs
¾ cup light brown sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1¼ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¾ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp salt
1¼ cup all purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
⅛ tsp baking powder
1 tbsp sugar
8 tbsp unsalted butter (cold)
4-5 tbsp water (ice cold)

Steps:

  • If using a whole squash, peel the squash, slice in half, and scoop out the seeds. Bake for about 30-40 minutes at 350 degrees. If using the bags of prepared squash you can heat according to directions on the package.
  • Once the squash is softened, place in blender or food processor and blend with the butter until smooth and silky.
  • Add the 2 cups of butternut squash puree to a large mixing bowl.
  • In a medium size mixing bowl combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt. Stir to combine.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butternut squash. Stir to mix.
  • Add the sugar mixture to the butternut squash mixture. Stir to combine.
  • Slowly add in the milk while stirring. Set aside to prepare the pie crust.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Add the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar to a food processor. Pulse briefly to combine.
  • Cut the butter into tablespoon size pieces and add to the dry ingredients in processor. Pulse until combined, will look like a coarse meal.
  • Add the water one tablespoon at a time, pulsing in between. Stop adding water when the pie dough starts to clump together. Pulse until you have a ball of dough.
  • Spread flour onto a clean, flat work surface. Remove the dough from the processor and place in the flour. Carefully work the dough until it is a smooth ball. Flatten gently to form a disc shape.
  • Spread flour on a rolling pin and roll the dough out into a circle shape to fit into a pie dish.
  • Carefully fold the dough over your rolling pin and lift off the counter, place in the pie dish. Flute the edge as desired and remove any excess pie crust.
  • Pour in the pie filling.
  • Bake for about 1 hour 15-20 minutes until the center is no longer wobbling, and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Serve with fresh whipped cream on top and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1, Calories 428 kcal, Sugar 58 g, Fat 13 g, Carbohydrate 76 g, Protein 5 g, Cholesterol 78 mg

BUTTERNUT SQUASH PIE RECIPE



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This butternut squash pie is a nice change of pace from pumpkin, and you just might switch from your standard holiday dessert after you try this recipe.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dessert     Pies

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 9-inch pie shell, unbaked and chilled
1 large butternut squash, cooked and pureed, about 1 1/2 cups
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
3 large eggs
3/4 cup evaporated milk or half-and-half
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 400 F. Line a large baking pan with foil. Brush the foil with the oil.
  • Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and reserve for another use or discard.
  • Place the squash, cut-side down, in the prepared pan. Add 1/2 cup of water to the pan. Cover loosely with foil and bake until the squash is tender and can be easily pierced with a fork, 45 to 55 minutes.
  • Let the squash cool completely. Scoop out the flesh, mash or purée the squash, or put it through a food mill. Measure 1 1/2 cups of mashed squash and set aside. Save any remaining squash for another use.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 F. Prick the bottom and sides of the crust with a fork. Bake until the crust just begins to brown, 13 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the mashed squash with the brown sugar on medium speed until combined.
  • Taste and adjust sweetness with more sugar as desired. Add the eggs, evaporated milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, flour, butter, and vanilla. Continue beating until well combined. Alternatively, use an electric hand-held mixer.
  • Put the pie shell on a rimmed baking sheet. Carefully add the filling to the pie shell.
  • Transfer to the oven, and bake until the filling sets, 45 to 55 minutes. Begin checking the pie at 35 minutes. If the crust is browning too quickly, set a ring of foil or a pie crust protector over the crust, so it won't get too dark.
  • Transfer the pie to a rack to cool. Serve just warm or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped topping, and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 149 mg, Sugar 28 g, Fat 12 g, ServingSize 1 pie (8 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

IMPOSSIBLE BUTTERNUT SQUASH PIE (LIKE PUMPKIN)



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This is a BUTTERNUT SQUASH PIE. I have been making this pie for years. This pie makes it's own crust, with the help of a blender! A quick & very easy recipe. It won 2nd prize at the Indiana Fair. It is always a winner! Guests think it is the best "pumpkin" pie they ever had! Are they surprised when I tell them it is a squash...

Provided by Nancy J. Patrykus

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-3/4 c from package of frozen squash...or your home baked butternut squash, baked & mashed, with nothing added!
1 pkg softened cream cheese, cut up into 14 pieces
1/4 tsp butter flavoring......can use vanilla flavoring
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c original bisquick
1-1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp nutmeg
for serving top the pie......whipping cream and pecan halves....if desired

Steps:

  • 1. pre-heat oven to 350 F. Spray a 9 inch pyrex pie plate with cooking spray. In a blender, place all 7 pie ingredients. Cover and blend on high for about 2 minutes. or until smooth.. Pour into your pie plate. Do not over fill ! Sprinkle a little nutmeg on top. If you have any leftovers...put in a small or individual pie pan. Keep an eye on the smaller pan...as it will be done before the larger pie! ** NOTE: Nice to have the smaller one to taste....tee hee.
  • 2. Bake about 45-50 minutes....until center is dry. Take out and cool on a wire rack, for about an hour or two. Then put in refrigerator at least 2-3 hours before serving. When ready to serve....put dollops of whipped cream on serving pieces... and top with a pecans.......looks so pretty!!!! ENJOY!!!!! I think this was a Pillsbury recipe, from years ago...that I adapted to my taste ...for using squash. Squash seems to have a more delicate, and milder taste than pumpkin. I do hope you will try this recipe... and please let me know....Thank you.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH PIE



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My grandmother taught me how to make this recipe while I was a teenager working on her farm in the summers. For people that find the taste of pumpkin a little strong or just want a change this is a milder but still delicious pie. Hope you like it. Top with whipped cream!

Provided by blaze

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Butternut Squash

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 prepared pie crusts
2 ½ cups cooked butternut squash cubes
5 eggs
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Press each pie crust into 2 pie plates.
  • Blend butternut squash, eggs, brown sugar, milk, cream, flour, butter, cinnamon, salt, ginger, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cloves in a blender until smooth; pour into pie crusts.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pies are set in the middle, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 81.6 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 306.5 mg, Sugar 14.8 g

BUTTERNUT PUMPKIN PIE



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America's favorite pumpkin purée is actually made from squash, so why not turn to the earthy sweetness of fresh butternut squash? It's dead easy to prepare at home and tastes more vibrantly "pumpkin" than anything from a can.

Provided by Stella Parks

Categories     Thanksgiving     Pie     Fall     Butternut Squash     Squash     Bourbon     Ginger     Cinnamon     Nutmeg     Bake

Yield 1 (9-inch) pie; 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Butternut Custard:
1 medium butternut squash (about 7 inches long and 4 inches across at the base; at least 24 ounces)
1 recipe (2 cups/19 ounces) Quick Condensed Milk, at room temperature
1/2 cup packed (4 ounces) light brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract or bourbon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg, plus more to garnish if desired
1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (half as much if iodized)
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons (1 ounce) unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs, straight from the fridge
For the pie:
1 fully baked No-Stress All-Butter Pastry Crust
1/2 recipe (2 cups/8 ounces) Make-Ahead Whipped Cream, or any variation (optional)
1 cup (5 ounces) crushed Heath® Toffee Bits (optional)

Steps:

  • Prepare the squash purée:
  • Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat to 400°F. Split the squash lengthways, scoop out the seeds, and place cut side down on a foil-lined aluminum baking sheet. Roast until fork-tender, about 45 minutes.
  • When the squash is cool enough to handle, use a large spoon to scrape out the pulp. Pulse in a food processor until smooth, or rub through a double-mesh sieve. Measure out 14 ounces (1 3/4 cups) squash purée. Use warm, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  • Make the pie:
  • Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat to 375°F. In a medium bowl, whisk the squash purée, Quick Condensed Milk, brown sugar, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, cloves, butter, and eggs until smooth. Pour into the baked crust, place on an aluminum baking sheet, and bake until the custard has puffed into a gentle dome, about 25 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking until the custard is firm around the edges but still wobbly in the very center, about 25 minutes more (200°F; 210°F if the probe touches the crust). Let cool at room temperature until the custard is set, about 2 hours.
  • Cut the pie with a chef's knife. If you like, serve with dollops of whipped cream and a sprinkling of crushed toffee. Wrapped in plastic, leftovers will keep for up to 4 days at room temperature.
  • Make Ahead
  • From the No-Stress All-Butter Pastry Crust, which can be rolled, shaped, and frozen months in advance, to the Quick Condensed Milk and squash purée, every element of this recipe can be made well ahead, so don't feel as if you need to tackle it all at once.
  • Leftover squash purée can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH PIE



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This pie is a lot like a Pumpkin Pie.....A Pumpkin is considered a squash.........They are very tasty...You may decide that you like this even better than the Pumpkin............

Provided by JoSele Swopes

Categories     Pies

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pie crust shell (deep uncooked)
1 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp allspice, ground
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp salt
2 large eggs, beaten
1 2/3 c evaporated milk (carnation)
1 1/2 c butternut squash (cooked, pureed)

Steps:

  • 1. Scoop seeds from squash bake in cake pan with a 1/2 cup of water @ 400* for 45-55 minutes. Then remove meat and put in blender to puree...Separate 1 1/2 for pie and freeze the rest for later...... Preheat #1 425* bake for 15 minutes, #2 turn down heat to 350* bake 45 more minutes.............
  • 2. Beat eggs with carnation, then combine the remaining ingredients and beat till smooth.....Pour into unbaked pie shell.....to bake..(same info above)Preheat #1 425* bake for 15 minutes, #2 turn down heat to 350* bake 45 more minutes.............

BETTER THAN PUMPKIN PIE



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Looks like pumpkin, tastes like pumpkin, but it's butternut squash!

Provided by Barbara

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Butternut Squash

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
1 cup lightly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 egg, beaten
1 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground allspice
1 pinch ground cloves
1 pinch ground ginger
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell

Steps:

  • Place squash in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and simmer over medium heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, and cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a blender or food processor, combine butternut squash, brown sugar, cornstarch, egg, milk, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg. Process until smooth. Pour into the unbaked pie shell.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until a table knife comes out clean when inserted in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 32.4 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 188.5 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

BRANDIED PUMPKIN PIE



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Pumpkin pie made with canned pumpkin is all well and good, but pumpkin pie made with fresh butternut squash purée is even better. Thin-skinned and easy to cut, butternut squash turns soft and velvety if you roast it, and a quick whirl in the food processor or a blender quickly reduces to it to a luscious purée. Here we've kept the seasonings on the light side to best showcase the character of the squash. But feel free to amp up the cinnamon and ginger if you like a spicier slice. The brandy is optional, and if you'd rather not use it, you can leave it out (or substitute another spirit; bourbon is excellent). If you bake the pie a day ahead, keep it covered at room temperature until serving time - the refrigerator wreaks havoc on the crust. (Don't let making your own pie crust intimidate you: our pie guide has everything you need to know.)

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     pies and tarts, times classics, dessert

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (150 grams)
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
10 tablespoons (141 grams) unsalted butter (1 1/4 sticks), preferably a high-fat, European style, chilled and cubed
2 to 4 tablespoons ice water, as needed
1 3/4 cups squash or pumpkin purée (see note)
3 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup dark brown sugar (160 grams)
2 tablespoons brandy
2 teaspoons ground ginger (4 grams)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (3 grams)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (3 grams)
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Pinch ground clove

Steps:

  • Make the crust: In a food processor, pulse together the flour and salt. Add butter and pulse until the mixture forms chickpea-size pieces. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse until the dough just comes together. It should be moist, but not wet. On a lightly floured surface, gather the dough into a ball. Flatten into a disk with the heel of your hand. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 2 days.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to a 12-inch circle. Transfer crust to a 9-inch pie plate. Fold over any excess dough, then crimp edges. Prick crust all over with a fork, then chill crust for 30 minutes.
  • While the dough chills, heat oven to 375 degrees. Line chilled crust with aluminum foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 20 minutes; remove foil and weights and bake until pale golden, 5 to 7 minutes more. Cool on rack until needed.
  • Lower oven temperature to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, eggs, cream, dark brown sugar, brandy, ginger, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, the nutmeg and clove. Pour mixture into the cooled pie shell. Transfer pie to a large baking sheet. Bake until crust is golden and center jiggles just slightly when shaken, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 428, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 267 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams, TransFat 1 gram

ULTIMATE PUMPKIN PIE



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Did you know that the variety of pumpkin used in canned pumpkin purée is very close to sweet winter squashes like butternut and honeynut? Making your own fresh purée from these varieties will give you the best possible pumpkin pie, one that's both ultracreamy and richly flavored. Just don't be tempted to halve the whole squash and bake it still in the skin. Cutting it into cubes allows for the most evaporation and condensation for the best texture and taste. If using a glass or ceramic pie pan, you might want to parbake the crust. Since glass doesn't conduct heat as well as metal, the crust may not cook through if you don't parbake.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds butternut squash (1 small squash), peeled, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks (about 3 cups), see Tip
1 cup/240 milliliters heavy cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
All-purpose flour, for rolling out the dough
Dough for a single 9-inch pie crust
3 large eggs
2/3 cup/132 grams light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice or pinch of ground cloves
1 tablespoon bourbon or dark rum, or use 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

Steps:

  • Place two racks in the oven: one in the lower third and one in the upper third. Place a rimmed baking sheet on the lower oven rack and heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Line another rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spread butternut squash on it. Drizzle squash with 2 tablespoons of the heavy cream, sprinkle with granulated sugar and dot the top with butter. Roast on the upper rack, stirring once or twice, until squash is very tender, 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, on a lightly floured surface, roll pie dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch metal pie pan. Fold over any excess dough, crimping the edges. Transfer to the freezer for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours. (This helps the crust hold its shape so the edges don't slump.)
  • When the squash is soft, transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool for at least 10 minutes (and up to a few hours). Raise the oven temperature to 425 degrees.
  • In a food processor or blender, purée the squash with the remaining cream until smooth. Add eggs, brown sugar, spices, bourbon and salt, and pulse to combine. The mixture should be very smooth.
  • Pour mixture into the chilled pie shell. Carefully transfer pie to the hot baking sheet on the bottom rack. Bake for 10 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 300 and continue to bake until the crust is golden and the center jiggles just slightly when shaken, 35 to 45 minutes longer. Transfer pie to a wire cooling rack and allow to cool completely before serving. Pie can be baked up to 24 hours ahead of serving; do not refrigerate before serving.

Tips:

  • Choose the right butternut squash: Look for a squash that is firm and heavy for its size, with a smooth, unblemished skin.
  • Roast the butternut squash before using it: Roasting brings out the squash's natural sweetness and makes it easier to blend into a smooth puree.
  • Use a high-powered blender or food processor: This will ensure that the squash puree is smooth and creamy.
  • Add spices to taste: Common spices used in butternut squash pie include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  • Don't overcook the pie: The pie is done when the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.

Conclusion:

Butternut squash pie is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed all year round. With its creamy texture and sweet, nutty flavor, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new dessert to try, give butternut squash pie a try. You won't be disappointed!

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