GRANDMA'S SQUASH PIE

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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.

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Hima Sharma
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good squash pie recipe for a while now, and this one is perfect. The pie was delicious and the crust was flaky and buttery.


Thet Naing Oo
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This pie was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone was asking for the recipe.


Leonor Soares
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but I actually really enjoyed this pie. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful.


Gal Margalit
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This pie was a lot of work, but it was worth it. The finished product was delicious and everyone loved it.


#BAWeirdos
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pie turned out really runny. I think I might have added too much milk.


Hamim Tahin
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This pie was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I'll try using a different type of squash next time.


rochelle thundercloud
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I had some trouble getting the crust to roll out properly, but the pie still turned out delicious. I'll definitely be trying this recipe again.


Raul Gozman
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This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Aisha Umufasha
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good squash pie recipe for a while now, and this one is perfect. The pie was delicious and the crust was flaky and buttery.


sultan manzoor
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I made this pie for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best squash pie he's ever had.


Muhammed Muez
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This is the best squash pie I've ever had! The crust is so flaky and the filling is perfectly spiced. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kelley Stewart
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This pie was delicious! I used butternut squash, and it turned out perfectly. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nokwanda Fortunate
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I'm not usually a fan of squash pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The filling was smooth and creamy, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I'll definitely be making this again.


malki23 hazza
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This is my go-to squash pie recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser. The crust is so easy to make, and the filling is just the right amount of sweetness.


Edward Masungo
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I made this pie for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The squash filling was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly golden brown.


Enzo James
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This squash pie was a real hit with my family! The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was perfectly spiced. I will definitely be making this again.