Maple Roasted Pepper Squash Pie

Ingredients

• 1 pepper squash, peeled and cubed (about 6 cups)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs (well beaten)
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/4 half-and-half

Directions

1. Peel the squash and cut into cubes.

   

2. Toss squash with vegetable oil and 2 tbsp maple syrup.
3. Arrange in a single layer on a cookie sheet and roast at 350°F for 30 minutes or until squash in very tender.

   

4. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.  Transfer to a large bowl and mash the squash until it is smooth and there are no lumps.
5. Add remaining maple syrup.
6. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
7. Beat eggs and add to mixture.
8. Add milk and cream.
9. Stir until mixture is smooth and consistent.
10. Pour into an uncooked pie shell.
11. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes.