Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey into the realm of delectable winter squash pie. This extraordinary dish, crafted with love and precision, showcases the natural sweetness of roasted winter squash, perfectly complemented by a medley of aromatic spices. As you delve into the depths of this article, you'll discover a treasure trove of recipes that unveil the versatility of this humble vegetable. From the classic allure of maple-roasted winter squash pie to the tantalizing twist of a savory bacon and cheddar variation, each recipe promises a unique gustatory experience. Whether you prefer a traditional dessert or a savory main course, this collection has something to satisfy every palate. Embark on this culinary adventure and let the flavors of winter squash captivate your senses.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MAPLE-ROASTED ACORN SQUASH
When I was growing up, my mother served a lot of canned vegetables, but the one thing she always made from scratch was acorn squash, which she roasted with butter and maple syrup. When I revisited her old method, I found it was just as good as I remembered. The sweet squash filled with a big puddle of melted butter and sweet syrup is so irresistible!
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories Side Vegetable Squash Maple Syrup Butter Fall Thanksgiving Roast Vegetarian Soy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Kid-Friendly
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Place the squash, cut sides up, on a sheet pan. Place ½ tablespoon butter and ½ tablespoon maple syrup in the cavity of each squash. Brush the cut sides with olive oil and sprinkle the squash with 3 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 40 to 60 minutes, depending on the size of the squash, until tender when pierced with a small knife.
- Place the squash on a serving platter. If the halves are too large for one serving, cut each piece in half through the stem. Drizzle lightly with extra maple syrup, sprinkle with sea salt, and serve hot.
- Cooks' Note
- Acorn squash is hard to cut. To halve a whole squash, plunge the blade of a large chef's knife into the side of the squash as far as it will go. Holding the handle of the knife, bang the squash (with the knife in it) on the board until the blade cuts all the way through.
WINTER SQUASH PIE
When I was a kid, everybody made pumpkin pie from a can and I didn't get it. There were beautiful squashes in the fields in October and November just screaming to be made into a fresh pie, which is why I love to make a sweet, beautiful faux pumpkin or squash pie.
Provided by Jonathan Waxman
Categories dessert
Time 4h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the squash in half, sprinkle both halves with the salt and sugar, and dot with 2 tablespoons butter. Bake in a casserole for one hour or until tender. Remove from oven and let cool. (Note: The squash can be roasted and scooped from the skin 3 days in advance.)
- Put the flour onto a clean surface or into a large bowl and make a well in the center. To the well, add the salt, the sugar, the butter, and 1 tablespoon cold water (add more if needed). With your fingertips, push the flour and butter together until large clumps form. Scoop the mixture together and with the heel of your hand, push until the dough comes together. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or freeze for up to 2 weeks.
- Dust a clean surface with flour; with the end of a rolling pin, pound the chilled dough into a large disc.
- Roll the dough to fit an 11-inch pie plate: start from the center and roll away from yourself. Transfer the dough to the pie plate and gently press the dough into the plate and chill for at least 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place a large piece of parchment over the dough and weigh it down with pie weights or dried beans. Bake until the edges are golden brown, 15-20 minutes, rotating once. Remove from the oven, pour the beans into a heat-proof pan, and cool the crust. (Note: The crust can be rolled out and pre-baked up to 3 days in advance. After cooling, cover with plastic wrap or foil and store at room temperature.)
- For the filling, remove and discard the seeds from the cooked squash. Scoop the flesh into a large bowl. Add the cream, eggs, brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, allspice, pinch of salt, lemon zest, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Whisk to combine, leaving the squash chunky.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust. Bake until the custard is set and golden-brown, 40-50 minutes.
- Let cool and serve with cinnamon-flavored whipped cream.
SAVORY WINTER SQUASH PIE
Instead of using frozen winter squash, you can roast butternut or acorn squash until tender and then mash it before getting started on this recipe. The bacon roses are a fun garnish, but this winter squash pie can easily be made without them. -Erica Sinclair, Hamilton, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt; cut in shortening and butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Shape into a disk; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight. , Preheat oven to 375°. For optional bacon roses, brush bacon with 3 tablespoons syrup. Roll bacon strip up; for larger roses use two strips. Secure bottoms with toothpicks. Dip top of each bacon rose in 3 tablespoons brown sugar. Arrange on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake until bacon is cooked through, 25-30 minutes., On a lightly floured cutting board, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; cut into 1-in.-wide strips. Brush with syrup and sprinkle with brown sugar. Chill until ready to use., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk eggs, squash and milk until smooth. Stir in cheeses, flour, rosemary, salt, nutmeg, thyme, pepper and cayenne. Pour into a greased 9-in. pie plate. Bake 20 minutes., Working quickly, arrange chilled dough strips over hot filling in a lattice pattern. Trim at edge of pie plate. Bake until crust is golden brown and center is set, 15-20 minutes. Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack before serving. If desired garnish with bacon roses, rosemary leaves and thyme leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 428mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
MAPLE-ROASTED SQUASH WITH SAGE AND LIME FOR TWO
Slathered with a mildly spicy maple glaze, chunks of winter squash are roasted until velvety soft and browned at the edges, then brightened with lime and fresh sage just before serving. Unless you're using a squash variety with a particularly thick rind, you don't need to peel the squash before roasting. The skins of butternut or delicata roast up wonderfully crisp, adding texture to each bite.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. If you like, line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper or foil. (It's not necessary but will prove helpful when cleaning up.)
- In a small pot over medium-high heat, combine maple syrup and cayenne in a small pot. Bring to a simmer and let cook until it reduces by a third, 1 to 3 minutes. Add butter and let it melt. Turn off heat and mix in salt, pepper and coriander.
- Spread the squash out on the pan and spoon maple mixture over the pieces, turning them to coat. Roast until the pieces begin to soften, 15 minutes. Turn the squash pieces over and roast until glazed and tender, 10 to 20 minutes more. Drizzle lime juice and scatter sage leaves over the top for serving.
ROASTED WINTER SQUASH WITH SOY-MAPLE GLAZE
This can be made with acorn, butternut, delicata, buttercup, etc. The cooking time will vary depending on the kind of squash you use. Start checking for doneness after 30 minutes. Adapted from The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Vegetable
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Adjust the oven rack to the lower middle position and heat the oven to 400*F.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Brush the oill over the foil and the cut sides of the squash.
- Place the squash, cut side down, on the foil.
- Roast until a skewer inserted into the squash meets no resistance, about 40-50 minutes.
- Soy-Maple Glaze:.
- Stir together maple syrup, soy sauce, and ginger.
- Fifteen minutes before the squash is finished cooking, flip it cut side up and brush with the soy maple glaze. Drizzle some extra glaze into the cavity.
- Return the squash to the oven and cook until the maple mixture begins to caramelize, about 5 minutes longer.
- Brown Butter and Sage Variation:.
- When the squash is almost done, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped sage and cook until the butter is golden brown and the sage is crisp, about 5 minutes. Pour the sage butter over the squash just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.7, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 45.8, Sodium 516.2, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 14.2, Protein 3.3
MAPLE-ROASTED SQUASH
This easy side makes weeknight cooking a snap.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. Place squash, cut sides up, on a baking pan. Season with salt and pepper. Place 1/2 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon maple syrup into cavity of each squash, and sprinkle herbs over the tops.
- Roast squash until very tender and well browned, basting frequently with syrup in the cavities, about 1 hour. Serve warm.
Tips:
- To ensure the pie crust is perfectly baked, preheat the oven before starting the recipe. Aim for a temperature of 375°F (190°C) for a conventional oven or 350°F (175°C) for a convection oven.
- For a flaky crust, use cold butter and ice water. The coldness helps prevent the gluten in the flour from developing too much, which can result in a tough crust.
- When rolling out the dough, use a light touch and avoid overworking it. Overworking can also lead to a tough crust.
- To prevent the edges of the pie crust from burning, cover them with foil or a pie shield during baking.
- If the pie filling bubbles over while baking, place a baking sheet underneath the pie to catch the drips.
- To test if the pie is done, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the pie is ready.
Conclusion:
Maple roasted winter squash pie is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its sweet and savory filling and flaky crust, this pie is sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you're looking for a comforting meal on a cold day or a festive dessert for a special occasion, maple roasted winter squash pie is the perfect choice.
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