Every year my Grandma and I make pies for Thanksgiving. Our families favorite is squash pie. It is similar to pumpkin pie only better! We usually make tons of squash pies and then sometimes a few other kinds. The kids love helping as well. It has become one of our favorite traditions.
Traditional Squash Pie
from the Kitchen of Rachel Marshall
-4 eggs, slightly beaten
-3 cups prepared Squash (winter)
-1 1/2 cup Sugar
-1 tsp salt
-2 tsp Cinnamon (or a little more)
-1/4 tsp Ginger (ground)
-1/4 tsp cloves
-2 (12 oz) cans evaporated milk
Mix sugar, salt, and spices together.
Beat Eggs.
In a large kettle combine. Eggs, squash and milk.
Add sugar mixture, mix well and cook over med heat to thicken a little.
Pour into unbaked shell. Bake 15 minutes @ 425 degrees.
Turn oven to 350 degrees and bake 40 to 50 minutes or until done.
(When a knife inserted near center comes out clean.)
Cool. Serve with whipped cream.
makes 2 (9 inch) pies
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