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How to Make Old-Fashioned Cushaw Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic Southern desserts, few things can beat the comforting flavors of an old-fashioned Cushaw Pie. This traditional pie has been a staple of Southern cuisine for generations, and its rich, creamy filling and delicate spiced flavors are sure to become a favorite in your household. Whether you're a fan of pumpkin pie or just love trying new desserts, this recipe is a must-try for anyone looking to expand their baking repertoire.

The Cushaw squash, also known as the T...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large cushaw squash - peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 ½ cups clover honey
  • 4 eggs
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 cups hard white flour, or more as needed
  • 12 ⅔ tablespoons butter, softened
  • 7 tablespoons ice-cold water

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 10-inch pies

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add squash, cover, and steam until very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Blend squash in a blender until smooth. Pour 6 cups of squash puree into a large mixing bowl. Reserve any extra squash puree for a separate use.
  • Add cream, honey, eggs, molasses, cinnamon, ginger, 1 teaspoon salt, allspice, and nutmeg into the mixing bowl with squash puree; whisk until smooth. Cover and set aside.
  • Mix flour and 1 teaspoon salt together in a bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture; add water and mix well. Add more flour to dough if it is too wet. Cut dough in half and roll onto a floured work surface; form into two 10-inch circles. Press dough into two 10-inch pie pans; pour squash filling into each.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

    • Nutrition

    460 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 132mg
    • Sodium: 398mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 32g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 95mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 547mg

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