Delicata Squash Pie
2 delicata squash, peeled, split, seeded, diced into 1-inch cubes (about 2 cups)
1 deep dish pie shell (if using prepared frozen pie crust, thaw first)
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Place squash and 1/2-inch of water in microwave-safe dish. Microwave squash 10 minutes or until soft; drain, let cool slightly and puree. Set aside.
Prick pie shell with fork; bake 12 minutes. Set aside.
Add brown sugar, eggs, and heavy cream to squash. Puree until well-blended. Add cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla; puree 1 minute until smooth.Pour mixture into prepared pie shell; bake 50 minutes until filling is firm and knife inserted near middle comes out clean.
Serves 6 to 8.
Adapted from www.wegmans.com.