Best 9 Gingered Butternut Squash Pie Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes tantalize the taste buds quite like gingered butternut squash pie. Its alluring aroma, vibrant orange hue, and symphony of flavors make it a centerpiece of any gathering. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on the journey to create this delectable treat can be a rewarding experience. With careful selection of ingredients and a touch of culinary finesse, you can craft a gingered butternut squash pie that will leave your guests craving for more.

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BUTTERNUT SQUASH PIE



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This is a pie of exceptional delicacy. Unlike traditional pumpkin pie, no vegetal tones or stodgy finish mar the radiance of this pie, which stops just short of a custard and glows with the burnish of spice. The candied squash and ginger relish adds freshness and bite to an otherwise rich and creamy pie.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 2h

Yield 1 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 1/4 cups/183 grams all-purpose flour
Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons/23 grams solid vegetable shortening, chilled
5 tablespoons/71 grams cold unsalted butter, in 5 pieces
1 large egg, beaten
2 large eggs plus 2 egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup/100 grams dark brown sugar
1/4 cup/50 grams granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups/355 grams roasted squash purée (see note)
1 1/4 cups/295 milliliters heavy cream
Whipped cream, for garnish (optional)
3/4 cup finely diced peeled butternut squash
1 1/2 tablespoons finely diced lemon peel (cut from thin lemon slices)
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons sugar
Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons finely diced candied ginger

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Combine flour and salt in food processor bowl, and pulse. Remove lid, scatter vegetable shortening and butter over surface, and pulse 5 or 6 times.
  • Combine beaten egg and 3 tablespoons ice water. Pulse liquid into dry ingredients, continuing until mixture is evenly moist and dough looks curdy, about 10 seconds. Turn onto work surface, and press firmly into disk, adding drops of water if dough feels dry. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  • Roll dough into 15-inch round on lightly floured surface, about 1/8 inch thick, and fit into shallow 9-inch pie pan. Trim and crimp edges, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour. Meanwhile, place large pizza stone on lowest rack in oven, and heat at 425 degrees for 1 hour. (If you don't have a pizza stone, you can go without. It can help prevent a soggy bottom crust.)
  • Line chilled pie pan with aluminum foil and fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake on pizza stone for 25 minutes. Remove foil, and bake until crust dries out and crimped edges begin to color, 3 to 5 minutes. Lower oven heat to 300 degrees.
  • While crust bakes, prepare filling: Combine eggs, vanilla, sugars, salt and spices in food processor, and process until smooth. Add squash purée, and process until smooth. With machine running, pour in heavy cream, and process to combine.
  • Scrape filling into hot prebaked shell, and bake on pizza stone for 20 minutes. Turn the oven up to 325 degrees and continue baking for another 20 to 25 minutes until filling is set two-thirds of the way in from the perimeter and the center still jiggles, about 40 to 45 minutes total (custard will continue to cook after pie is removed from oven). Tent edges loosely with foil if browning too quickly.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the candied squash and ginger relish, if using: Combine squash, lemon peel, lemon juice, sugar and salt in small bowl, and stir well. Macerate 30 minutes. Turn into small saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring frequently, until tender and liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Add ginger and mix well.
  • Remove pie from oven, and cool to room temperature on rack. Garnish with whipped cream and the relish, if desired.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH PIE



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My grandmother taught me how to make this recipe while I was a teenager working on her farm in the summers. For people that find the taste of pumpkin a little strong or just want a change this is a milder but still delicious pie. Hope you like it. Top with whipped cream!

Provided by blaze

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Butternut Squash

Time 55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 prepared pie crusts
2 ½ cups cooked butternut squash cubes
5 eggs
1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Press each pie crust into 2 pie plates.
  • Blend butternut squash, eggs, brown sugar, milk, cream, flour, butter, cinnamon, salt, ginger, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cloves in a blender until smooth; pour into pie crusts.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pies are set in the middle, 35 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 81.6 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 306.5 mg, Sugar 14.8 g

GINGERED BUTTERNUT SQUASH PIE



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Rather than the traditional pumpkin pie, try this unexpected version with spicy ginger and creamy butternut squash.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

24 ginger snaps (6 ounces)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
3 large eggs
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Crystallized ginger, cut into matchsticks

Steps:

  • For the crust, preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, combine gingersnaps and sugar; process until finely ground. Add oil and pulse until crumbs are moistened. Transfer mixture to a 9-inch pie plate and press into bottom and up sides. Bake until lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • For the filling, set a steamer basket in a large saucepan, and fill with 1 inch of water; bring to a boil. Place squash in pan, cover, and steam until tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool.
  • Place squash in food processor and process until very smooth, about 1 minute. Add eggs, brown sugar, half-and-half, fresh ginger, salt, and nutmeg; process until smooth. Place cooled crust on a rimmed baking sheet and pour filling into crust. Bake until set, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool 1 hour at room temperature, then refrigerate to cool completely, at least 1 hour. Garnish with crystallized ginger.

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH CREAM SOUP WITH GINGER



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This is our favorite butternut squash soup and the whole family loves it. I usually make a huge pot of soup and freeze parts of it before adding the cream. I like my soup thick, so I don't add a ton of vegetable broth, but feel free to thin it out with more broth.

Provided by AnnaLena

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Squash Soup Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 small butternut squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
2 tablespoons butter
2 onion, chopped
2 ½ cups hot vegetable broth, or more to taste, divided
1 (3 inch) piece piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
½ teaspoon curry powder, or more to taste
½ teaspoon ground cumin, or more to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup heavy whipping cream, or more to taste
1 tablespoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon cider vinegar
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Brush cut side of butternut squash with olive oil and place on a baking sheet, cut-side down.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until peel is crinkly and butternut squash is soft, about 40 minutes. Scrape flesh into a bowl with a spoon and set aside.
  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook onions until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add squash flesh, 2 cups hot broth, and ginger. Season with ginger, curry, cumin, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until flavors are well combined, about 15 minutes.
  • Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Add more hot broth for a thinner soup. Stir in cream and season to taste with sugar, apple cider vinegar, cayenne pepper, and salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.7 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 37.3 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 269.5 mg, Sugar 14 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH PIE WITH GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST



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Make and share this Butternut Squash Pie With Graham Cracker Crust recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ellamaesplace

Categories     Pie

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butternut squash, cooked and mashed
3/4 cup nonfat milk
2 eggs
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ginger
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 graham cracker crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In blender, puree squash , milk eggs , brown sugar , nutmeg , ginger , cinnamon and salt until completely mixed -- .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 71.1, Sodium 323.7, Carbohydrate 48.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 35.1, Protein 5.1

SAVORY BUTTERNUT SQUASH PIE



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This is a substantial main-course vegetable pie. Use butternut or any other hard squash variety. The pie may be baked up to several hours in advance and reheated to serve. This allows flavors to meld and makes cutting the pie easier.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     pies and tarts, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 large white or yellow onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
Salt and pepper
2 pounds butternut squash or winter squash, peeled, seeded and cut in 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
4 cups shredded kale, chard or other sturdy cooking green (from one 8-ounce bunch)
1 tablespoon roughly chopped sage
1 tablespoon roughly chopped thyme
2 garlic cloves, minced
Pinch of red-pepper flakes
2 (8-ounce) puff pastry rounds, or use 2 (14-ounce) puff pastry rectangles
5 ounces provolone, cut in 1/4-inch cubes (about 1 cup)
3 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Put oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions, and season generously with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened and lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Reduce heat if onions are browning too quickly.
  • Transfer onions to a large bowl. Add squash cubes, kale, sage, thyme and garlic. Season with salt and red-pepper flakes, and toss well to coat.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Roll the puff pastry rounds to 12 inches in diameter (or roll and trim pastry rectangles to achieve two 12-inch rounds). Line a 10-inch pie pan or other shallow round baking dish with one 12-inch round of pastry. Add squash filling, piling it high. Sprinkle with provolone and pecorino. Lay the remaining pastry round over filling and crimp edges to seal. Paint the top of pie with beaten egg.
  • Place the pie on a rimmed baking sheet to catch drips. Transfer to oven, and bake for about 1 hour, until pastry is nicely browned and squash is soft when probed with a paring knife. (Start checking at the half-hour mark and the 45-minute mark to make sure the pastry isn't browning too quickly. Tent with foil, if so.) Allow to rest at least 10 to 15 minutes before cutting into large wedges and serving.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH PIE



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I have been making this pie for over 24 years for special occasions. It is so easy and the taste is wonderful. -Mary Ellen Solesbee, Greer, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Pastry for single-crust pie (9 inches)
1-1/4 cups sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
3 cups mashed cooked butternut squash
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1/4 cup water
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Line a 9-in. pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges. Cut out scraps with a leaf-shaped cookie cutter for garnish if desired; place on a baking sheet and set aside., In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Beat in the squash, butter, eggs, water and vanilla until smooth. Pour into crust., Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Remove foil. Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Bake leaf cutouts for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. , Cool pie and cutouts on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate pie until chilled. Garnish with pastry leaves and whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GINGERED BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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I found this recipe in a magazine years ago and thought it was the best squash dish I'd ever tasted. When I serve it to guests, they always agree. -Fran Swartzentruber of Sebring, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • Place squash in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-16 minutes or until tender. Drain. , In a large bowl, beat squash with butter and syrup. Beat in the ginger, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Gradually add cream until blended. Transfer to a serving bowl; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GINGERED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP WITH SPICY PECAN CREAM



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Dean Fearing loves the holiday feel of butternut squash, especially when it's cooked with ginger, as it is for his smooth, gently sweet soup. He tops it with whipped cream flecked with chopped pecans for a number of reasons: "Usually holiday soups have a dollop of cream-adding pecans gives it a dollop of flavor. And crunch. I think everything should have a little bit of crunch to it. Plus, this is Texas, and pecans are in Texas." Recipe by Dean Fearing from Dean Fearing's Dallas Thanksgiving. F&W Magazine, 11/07 edition.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Coconut

Time 2h55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 large butternut squash, halved lengthwise and seeded (5 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3/4 cup pecans (2 ounces)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 small fennel bulb, halved cored and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 1/2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped (one 1-1/2-inch piece)
6 cups chicken stock
14 ounces unsweetened coconut milk (1 can)
3/4 cup chilled heavy cream
1 teaspoon hazelnut oil
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
kosher salt
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (not the bottled stuff)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F
  • Rub the cut sides of the squash with the olive oil and set them, cut side down, on a large rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake the squash for about 1 hour, or until very tender.
  • Remove from the oven and let stand until cool enough to handle.
  • Spoon the squash flesh into a large bowl; discard the skins.
  • In a pie plate, toast the pecans for about 8 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant; let the nuts cool.
  • In a large pot, melt the butter.
  • Add the onion, fennel and ginger and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 8 minutes.
  • Add the squash and the chicken stock, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Uncover the pot and continue cooking until the squash starts to fall apart, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in the coconut milk.
  • Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse the pecans until they are finely chopped.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the cream until soft peaks form.
  • Fold in the chopped pecans, hazelnut oil and cayenne pepper and season with salt.
  • Working in batches, puree the squash soup in a blender until smooth.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and season with salt.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls, top with a dollop of the pecan cream and serve.
  • *The soup can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat gently, adding a little chicken stock to thin the soup.
  • Serve with a fruity, aromatic Viognier will have enough body to stand up to this rich soup. The 2006 Becker Vineyards Texas Viognier would be terrific; or consider the peachy 2006 Stags' Leap Viognier from Napa Valley, an easier-to-find alternative.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 29.1, Sodium 200.6, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 6, Sugar 7.8, Protein 7.3

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: Look for a butternut squash that is firm and has a deep orange color. Avoid squash that has any soft spots or blemishes.
  • Roast the squash properly: Roasting the squash brings out its natural sweetness and flavor. Make sure to roast the squash until it is tender and slightly caramelized.
  • Use a good quality ginger: Fresh ginger is best, but you can also use ground ginger. If using ground ginger, use about half the amount of fresh ginger called for in the recipe.
  • Don't overmix the filling: Overmixing the filling can make the pie tough. Mix the filling just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set: This usually takes about 45-50 minutes.
  • Let the pie cool before serving: This will allow the filling to firm up and the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

This gingery butternut squash pie is a delicious and unique twist on the classic pumpkin pie. The ginger adds a warm and spicy flavor that perfectly complements the sweet squash. This pie is sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering.

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