PERSIMMON SQUASH PIE

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I created this recipe for our local persimmon festival, using homegrown squash. Make sure the persimmons are ripe! I like to use a few extra toffee bits and pecans in the garnish. -Betty Milligan, Bedford, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Pastry for single-crust pie
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup mashed cooked butternut squash
1/2 cup mashed ripe persimmon pulp
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
CARAMEL TOPPING:
30 caramels
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Transfer to a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. Line unpricked crust with a double thickness of heavy-duty foil. Bake 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned; cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 350°., In a blender, combine the buttermilk, squash and persimmon pulp; cover and process until smooth. , In a large bowl, combine the sugars, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. , In a small bowl, combine the eggs, cream, butter, vanilla and squash mixture; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Pour into crust. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. , In a small saucepan, combine caramels and milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until melted and smooth. Pour over hot pie. Sprinkle with pecans and toffee bits. Cool completely on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Fat 27g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 465mg sodium, Carbohydrate 82g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

grape_soda
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I will never make this pie again.


Sathe Akter
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I'm very disappointed with this recipe.


sunny jani
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This pie is a waste of time and money.


Vusimuzi Mujuru
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Prageeth Douglas
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This pie was a lot of work, and I don't think it was worth it.


aluminyo
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pie didn't turn out as well as the picture.


Moses Lendeo
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This pie is definitely unique, but I'm not sure I love the flavor.


Asmatraza1234 Asmatrazakhan
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I would have liked the pie to be a bit sweeter.


tj mix
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The crust was a little dry, but the filling was delicious.


Kugendran Nagarajah
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This pie is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort.


Randy Jr Skeel
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I've never had a persimmon squash pie before, but I'm definitely a fan now.


antor bhowmik
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I made this pie for Thanksgiving and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Vincent Murimi
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This is a great recipe for a fall pie. The persimmons and squash are in season and the flavors are perfect together.


Abdullah Abid
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I added a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg to the filling and it was perfect.


Alzira Belinda
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This pie was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful.


Elena Gilbert
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of squash, but I'm so glad I did! The persimmon and squash complemented each other perfectly, and the pie was delicious.


Krypa Gaming
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This persimmon squash pie was a delightful surprise! The combination of sweet persimmons and savory squash was unexpected but incredibly flavorful.