Sweet Spiced Butternut Pie

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2
Sweet Spiced Butternut Pie recipe for a warming fall dessert
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

9 ounces butternut squash , peeled weight , cubed
9 ounces shortcrust pastry
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 1/2 ounces light brown sugar
2 large eggs
9 tablespoons cream
confectioners ' sugar , to dust

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
345
Sugar
23g
Fat
18g
This Sweet Spiced Butternut Pie is a perfect dessert to enjoy on a crisp fall evening with a cup of tea or coffee. The butternut squash, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg combine perfectly to create a warming and comforting treat. The light brown sugar and cream add sweetness and richness to the pie, making it a dessert that is sure to please. This recipe is perfect to make ahead of time and serve to guests, and it's easy enough that beginner bakers can give it a try.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2.Roll out your shortcrust pastry on a floured surface, then transfer to a 9-inch pie dish.
3.In a bowl, mix together cubed butternut squash, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and light brown sugar until well combined.
4.Add in the eggs and cream, and whisk everything together.
5.Pour the filling into the pastry shell.
6.Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
7.Allow to cool slightly before dusting with confectioners' sugar.

PROS

Sweet and aromatic, this Butternut Pie is a delicious fall dessert that will warm your heart and taste buds.

It’s perfect to make ahead of time and serve to guests.

CONS

It can take some time to prepare the squash for this recipe, but the end result is worth it.

Be sure to watch your portion size as this pie is quite rich and can be high in calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Butternut squash is a great source of vitamins A and C, as well as potassium and fiber.
The cinnamon in this recipe has been linked to improving blood sugar control and reducing inflammation in the body.

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