Cushaw Pie Recipe

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Cushaw Pie
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Ingredients
9
Count
Nutrition
305
Calories
Total time
60
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Sift together sugar and spices and add to cooked, pureed squash.
  2. Beat in eggs one at a time.
  3. Add cream and mix well.
  4. Bake in unbaked pie shell 10 minutes at 450, then 40 minutes at 350. (If you use a deep dish pie crust, add an additional 15-20 minutes to the last leg of cooking.).
  5. Pie is done with the edges are set and brown but the middle still has just a bit of movement, like a custard. A knife or toothpick inserted should come out clean.
  6. Cool completely on a rack before cutting or refrigerating. Can be eaten immediately, refrigerated for a few days, or frozen for later enjoyment.
  7. COOKING THE SQUASH:.
  8. Cushaw is easiest cooked by cutting it length-wise (this will take a little muscle and a serrated knife or small, clean hand saw), removing the inner pulp and seeds, and then baking the hull, skin still on, in a 350 degree oven on a lined baking sheet. It's done when the flesh is soft and the skin slides off easily - about 1 hour.
  9. It can be cooked more quickly by slicing the gourd lengthwise, then cutting away the rind and cutting the cushaw flesh into chunks. Boil or steam until fork-tender.
  10. Puree the cooked cushaw flesh, rind/skin removed, in a food processor or blender in small batches until it is smooth and lump-free. You can also use a potato masher for a more rustic feel, but the resulting pie will be more lumpy, rather than a smooth, custard-like texture.
  11. Be sure to drain the cushaw thoroughly or the pie will end up too watery. I usually put the cooked, pureed pulp in a strainer, place the strainer over a bowl, and then cover and refrigerate overnight.
  12. One cushaw will render enough pulp to make several pies, depending on the size. The leftovers freeze wonderfully in 1 cup portions and will save you from having to process it all again next time!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 305.45 Kcal (1279 kJ)
Calories from fat 144.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.1g 25%
Cholesterol 144.48mg 48%
Sodium 117.84mg 5%
Potassium 89.79mg 2%
Total Carbs 37.22g 12%
Sugars 23.66g 95%
Dietary Fiber 0.39g 2%
Protein 5.06g 10%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2%
Iron 1mg 5%
Calcium 41.1mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 276.81 Kcal (1159 kJ)
Calories from fat 131.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.59g 25%
Cholesterol 130.93mg 48%
Sodium 106.79mg 5%
Potassium 81.37mg 2%
Total Carbs 33.73g 12%
Sugars 21.44g 95%
Dietary Fiber 0.35g 2%
Protein 4.58g 10%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 37.2mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.4
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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