Squash And Molasses Pie
- 1 1 1/2-lb. squash (such as butternut, pumpkin or acorn), peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 9-inch graham cracker crust, homemade or store-bought
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat (2%) milk
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Place squash in a steamer basket over 1 inch of boiling salted water in a large pan for 12 to 15 minutes, until tender. Puree in a food processor until smooth. Measure 1 1/2 cups puree for pie; cover and refrigerate any remainder for another use.
- Prepare pie crust; press into 9-inch pie dish.
- Preheat oven to 350u0b0F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place pie dish on baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, molasses, sugar, milk, cinnamon, cloves, salt and pepper until smooth. Whisk in squash puree until combined. Pour filling evenly into pie crust.
- Bake pie until filling is set and slightly puffed in the center, 45 to 55 minutes. Let pie cool completely on a wire rack. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.
butternut, graham cracker crust, eggs, molasses, brown sugar, milk, cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/squash-molasses-pie (may not work)