How to Make Better Than Pumpkin Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious alternative to traditional pumpkin pie, then look no further. This recipe for "Better Than Pumpkin Pie" is sure to become a family favorite during the holiday season. With a creamy, spiced filling and a crunchy graham cracker crust, this dessert is the perfect way to satisfy your pumpkin cravings. Whether you're hosting a Thanksgiving dinner or simply craving a sweet treat, this recipe is a must-try.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups peeled and cubed butternut squash
  • 1 cup lightly packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ground allspice
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 1 pinch ground ginger
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shell

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 to 9 - inch pie

  • Place squash in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and simmer over medium heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, and cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a blender or food processor, combine butternut squash, brown sugar, cornstarch, egg, milk, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg. Process until smooth. Pour into the unbaked pie shell.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until a table knife comes out clean when inserted in the center.
  • Nutrition

    249 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 189mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 122mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 250mg