The Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe | Melissa Clark | NYT Cooking

pie crust

🥗Healthier: whole grain crust

💰Cheaper: store-bought crust

Whole grain crust is more nutritious, while store-bought is budget-friendly.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey or maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey or maple syrup can be healthier, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

Cut the butternut squash into chunks and peel it.

Drizzle the squash with heavy cream and toss with sugar.

Dot the top with butter.

Roast the squash at 400°F for 40-50 minutes until tender and slightly brown.

Let the roasted squash cool before adding eggs to avoid cooking them.

Blend the cooled squash with eggs and spices until smooth.

Pour the mixture into a prepared pie crust.

Bake the pie until set, allowing it to cool for a couple of hours before serving.

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