Best 3 Grandma Williams Squash Pie Recipes

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Grandma Williams squash pie is a classic dessert that has been passed down through generations. This pie is made with a sweet and creamy filling made from fresh squash, sugar, spices, and milk, all wrapped in a flaky and buttery crust. It is the perfect comfort food for any occasion, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make squash pie recipe, Grandma Williams' recipe is the one for you.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA WILLIAMS'S SQUASH PIE



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"This year my grandma and I clocked more laughs and tears on the phone than ever. If I had it my way, our chats would happen in person while eating homemade pie or cake, with plenty of grandma hugs for dessert. Her empowering stories about growing up in Fayetteville, NC, make me dream bigger and run toward the work. She still won't video-chat, but this year she went old school by writing and mailing a letter to me. (Thank you, US Postal Service workers!) I wish I could bake one of her famous pies for all of you, especially this lemony custard-like squash pie. Grandma breaks all the rules when she makes it and everything comes out fine!" says Sunny.

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield Three 9-inch squash pies

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 medium yellow squash, sliced into 1-inch-thick rounds
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon extract
3 large eggs
3 9-inch prepared pie shells, defrosted if frozen, or 3 rounds refrigerated pie dough

Steps:

  • Put the squash in a large pot and fill with water. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain in a fine-mesh sieve and press the squash with the back of a spoon to remove the excess water.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 ̊ F. Transfer the squash to a blender. Add the butter and flour and blend until pureed. Add the sugar, lemon extract and eggs. Blend until smooth. Evenly divide the filling among the pie shells. (If using refrigerated pie dough instead of frozen crusts, ease into three 9-inch pie pans and crimp the edges before filling.)
  • Bake until the filling is set, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Let the pies cool to room temperature before slicing.

GRANDMA DARCY'S SQUASH PIE



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Grandma Darcy gave me this recipe many years ago. Since then we always have her squash pie on Thanksgiving instead of pumpkin, and like it much better!

Provided by Heidi Darcy

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Acorn Squash

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 inch) pie crust pastry
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup cooked acorn squash
½ cup white sugar
½ cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Press pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate.
  • Beat evaporated milk, squash, white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth; pour into pie crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until pie is set, about 30 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 39.2 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 219.8 mg, Sugar 20.2 g

GRANDMA'S SQUASH PIE



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Like my Grandma Bessie did, I grow my own squash, cook it, then freeze it in two-cup portions to use in this recipe. It rivals any pumpkin pie!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups mashed cooked winter squash
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs, separated
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Whisk in egg yolks and milk. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; gently fold into squash mixture. Pour into pastry shell. , Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 30-35 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe squash. Choose squash that is heavy for its size and has a deep, orange color.
  • Be sure to peel and seed the squash before cooking. This will help to remove any bitterness from the pie.
  • To make the pie filling, you can either cook the squash in a pot on the stovetop or roast it in the oven. If you are roasting the squash, be sure to pierce the skin with a fork before cooking to prevent it from bursting.
  • Once the squash is cooked, mash it until it is smooth. You can use a potato masher or a food processor to do this.
  • Add the sugar, spices, and milk to the mashed squash and stir until well combined.
  • Pour the filling into a pie crust and bake until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set.
  • Serve the pie warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Grandma Williams' Squash Pie is a delicious and classic fall dessert. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its sweet and creamy filling and flaky crust, this pie is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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