Best 8 Grandma Williams Squash Pie Recipes

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**Grandma Williams' Squash Pie: A Timeless Classic with a Twist**

In the realm of classic American desserts, Grandma Williams' squash pie stands tall as a symbol of comfort, warmth, and nostalgia. This beloved recipe, passed down through generations, has captivated taste buds with its velvety smooth filling, flaky crust, and the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. As you embark on a culinary journey through this article, you'll discover not just one, but a collection of delectable squash pie recipes that pay homage to Grandma Williams' legacy while adding unique twists to tantalize your palate. From the traditional version brimming with autumnal flavors to gluten-free and vegan variations that cater to diverse dietary needs, these recipes promise an unforgettable taste experience. Get ready to gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and immerse yourself in the sweet and savory world of squash pies.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDMA DARCY'S SQUASH PIE



Grandma Darcy's Squash Pie image

Grandma Darcy gave me this recipe many years ago. Since then we always have her squash pie on Thanksgiving instead of pumpkin, and like it much better!

Provided by Heidi Darcy

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Acorn Squash

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 inch) pie crust pastry
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup cooked acorn squash
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Press pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate.
  • Beat evaporated milk, squash, white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth; pour into pie crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until pie is set, about 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 39.2 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 219.8 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

GRANDMA WILLIAMS'S SQUASH PIE



Grandma Williams's Squash Pie image

"This year my grandma and I clocked more laughs and tears on the phone than ever. If I had it my way, our chats would happen in person while eating homemade pie or cake, with plenty of grandma hugs for dessert. Her empowering stories about growing up in Fayetteville, NC, make me dream bigger and run toward the work. She still won't video-chat, but this year she went old school by writing and mailing a letter to me. (Thank you, US Postal Service workers!) I wish I could bake one of her famous pies for all of you, especially this lemony custard-like squash pie. Grandma breaks all the rules when she makes it and everything comes out fine!" says Sunny.

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield Three 9-inch squash pies

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 medium yellow squash, sliced into 1-inch-thick rounds
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon extract
3 large eggs
3 9-inch prepared pie shells, defrosted if frozen, or 3 rounds refrigerated pie dough

Steps:

  • Put the squash in a large pot and fill with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain in a fine-mesh sieve and press the squash with the back of a spoon to remove the excess water.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 ̊ F. Transfer the squash to a blender. Add the butter and flour and blend until pureed. Add the sugar, lemon extract and eggs. Blend until smooth. Evenly divide the filling among the pie shells. (If using refrigerated pie dough instead of frozen crusts, ease into three 9-inch pie pans and crimp the edges before filling.)
  • Bake until the filling is set, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Let the pies cool to room temperature before slicing.

GRANDMA WILLIAMS' BISCUITS



Grandma Williams' Biscuits image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 21 biscuits

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup lard, plus 2 teaspoons for greasing
5 1/2 cups biscuit mix with butter flakes, such as Atkinson's
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Grease three 9-inch pie tins with 2 teaspoons lard.
  • Put the biscuit mix in a bowl and make a well in the middle of the flour. Put the lard in the well and add the buttermilk. Gently mix the buttermilk and lard into the flour with your hands until a soft dough forms. If the dough is dry, add a little more buttermilk; if it's too wet, add a little more flour. Coat your hands well with flour and gently form the dough into balls a little larger than a golf ball. Place the dough balls in the pie tins, 7 per tin. Gently press each ball down to flatten.
  • Bake until lightly browned on top and the biscuits release from the tins when you give them a shake, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and rub the tops of the biscuits with the butter or margarine. Serve hot!

MAPLE ROASTED WINTER SQUASH PIE



Maple Roasted Winter Squash Pie image

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Basic pie dough recipe
2 pounds butternut squash
1/2 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup sugar
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Roll out one half of pie dough, and line pie dish. Freeze additional pie dough for later use. Dock dough with a fork, line dough with parchment and fill pie crust with pie weights. Blind bake for 10 minutes, remove parchment and weights and cool crust on a rack. Do not brown the pie or over cook it at this stage. The blind baking will help to achieve a crisp crust.
  • Cut squash in half. Scoop out and discard seeds. Lay squash halves, skin side down, on a baking sheet. Drizzle with syrup, cover with aluminum foil and bake until tender. Cool squash completely. Scoop out flesh of squash and puree in a food processor. Add cream, sugar and eggs, and pulse quickly. Combine cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, allspice and ginger and add to squash. Pulse to combine. Pour squash filling into pie dish. Bake for 15 minutes then reduce heat to 325 degrees. Bake until set, about 45 to 60 minutes. Cool and serve.

PUMPKIN OR SQUASH PIE



Pumpkin or Squash Pie image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small pumpkin or squash, about 2 pounds
2 eggs, or 1 or 2 more "to make your pie richer"
2 cups milk (reduce milk by 1/4 for each extra egg used)
1/2 cup molasses
Dash salt
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon ginger
1/2 lemon, zest
Piecrust, recipe follows
1 cup sifted flour or 1 1/2 cups rye flour, measured after sifting
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Cut up the pumpkin or squash, remove seeds, and pare the outside rind. Simmer in a covered saucepan in a small amount of water until tender. Drain water and discard.
  • While pumpkin or squash cooks, prepare piecrust.
  • Force pumpkin through a sieve or use a food mill. Measure 2 cups puree for each pie. Remainder may be frozen or dried for future use.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Beat eggs and add milk. When blended, add pumpkin, molasses, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and lemon zest, and stir well.
  • Roll out piecrust in a 10-inch round circle. Line a 9-inch pie plate, and flute edges as desired.
  • Pour into the lined pie plate. Bake for 15 minutes, then turn down the oven to 375 degrees F. for 30 minutes or until set. Cool before serving.
  • Measure and set aside 1/4 cup flour and 1 tablespoon butter. Rub the remaining butter into the flour. Stir in cold water with a fork.
  • Roll dough out on well-floured board with a floured rolling pin, dot with 1/2 tablespoon reserved butter, and sprinkle 2 teaspoons reserved flour. Roll up the dough like a jelly roll. Flour lightly and roll to a 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Repeat the butter and flour addition procedure, using up all butter and flour. Cover with plastic wrap and store in a cool place until needed.

GRANDMA'S SWEET HUBBARD SQUASH CUSTARD PIE



Grandma's Sweet Hubbard Squash Custard Pie image

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!

Provided by Colleen Mitchell

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ½ pounds hubbard squash - cut into chunks and seeds removed
½ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
3 large eggs
½ cup heavy cream
1 ½ teaspoons apple pie spice
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons salted butter, softened
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • 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.
  • Reduce temperature setting on oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • Pour the squash mixture into the pie crust. Bake until the filling rises, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.9 g, Cholesterol 97.8 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 328.4 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

GRANDMA'S SQUASH PIE



Grandma's Squash Pie image

Like my Grandma Bessie did, I grow my own squash, cook it, then freeze it in two-cup portions to use in this recipe. It rivals any pumpkin pie!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups mashed cooked winter squash
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs, separated
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Whisk in egg yolks and milk. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; gently fold into squash mixture. Pour into pastry shell. , Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 30-35 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

SUMMER SQUASH PIE



Summer Squash Pie image

This is a tasty way to use up some of the extra zucchini and squash from your vegetable garden.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2-1/2 cups sliced zucchini (1/4 inch slices)
2-1/2 cups sliced yellow summer squash (1/4 inch slices)
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large tomato, sliced
1 cup shredded cheddar or part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Line unpricked pastry shell with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake at 450° for 5 minutes. Remove foil; brush lightly with egg. Bake 5 minutes longer. Remove to a wire rack; reduce heat to 350°, In a large nonstick skillet, saute zucchini and yellow squash in oil for 10 minutes or until very tender. Sprinkle with seasonings; spoon into pastry shell. Top with tomatoes. Combine the cheese and mayonnaise; spread over the top. , Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 29g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 459mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, ripe squash. This will give your pie a more vibrant flavor and texture.
  • Be sure to cook the squash until it is very soft. This will make it easier to mash and will help the pie to set properly.
  • If you don't have a pastry blender, you can use two forks to cut the butter into the flour. Just be sure to work quickly so that the butter doesn't get too warm.
  • When rolling out the dough, be sure to use a light touch. This will help to prevent the dough from becoming tough.
  • If you're having trouble getting the dough to roll out smoothly, you can chill it for 30 minutes before rolling. This will make it more pliable.
  • Be sure to preheat your oven before baking the pie. This will help to ensure that the crust cooks evenly.
  • Let the pie cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will help the filling to set and will make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Grandma Williams' Squash Pie is a delicious and comforting dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its flaky crust, creamy filling, and sweet and tangy flavor, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, be sure to give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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