Sweet Squash Custard Pie
This recipe uses squash to make a custard-like pie filling for a sweet treat destined to become an annual favourite at family holiday gatherings. The Ashram Culinary team served this dessert at the Ashram’s Thanksgiving Dinner to very positive reviews!
COOKING INSTRUCTION
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper)
- Arrange squash on lined baking sheet. Roast in preheated oven until the skin is browned and flesh is tender, about 45 minutes; allow to cool before handling.
- Remove flesh from squash using a spoon.
- Reduce temperature setting on oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place 2 cups of squash in a food processor and process until smooth. Add the brown sugar, eggs, cream, apple pie sauce, salt, and butter; process until smooth.
- Pour the squash mixture into the pie crust. Bake until the filling rises, about 1 hour.
- Serve with fresh whipped cream.
Makes one pie.
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