Cushaw pie

Ingredients for 1 pie

1 Single pie crust recipe for a 9" deep dish pie pan
2 ½ cups cooked cushaw squash
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
8 Tbs butter
½ cup milk
4 large eggs
4 Tbs all-purpose flour

Directions

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 375° F.

2. 2. Place the cooked cushaw in the bowl of a blender or food processor.

3. 3. Add all the other ingredients and mix until well combined and smooth.

4. 4. Pour the mixture into a prepared pie crust.

5. 5. Place the pie into the oven and bake for 35-50 minutes, or until the custard is not quite set (it will still be jiggly in the middle and will fully set as it cools). 45 minutes was perfect for me.

6. 6. You may need to put foil, or a pie crust shield over the crust at about 30 minutes to keep it from browning too much.

7. 7. When the custard is set (a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean, or lightly touch the top to test for firmness), remove the pie from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack.

8. Tips - Cushaw squash is not sweet and more like summer squash even when ripe. This is a great way to use it.

October 09, 2018 18:32