- 2 1/2 pounds hubbard squash – cut into chunks and seeds removed
- 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons apple pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, softened
- 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Arrange squash on lined baking sheet. Roast in preheated oven until the skin is browned and flesh is tender, about 45 minutes; allow to cool before handling. Remove flesh from squash using a spoon.
- Reduce temperature setting on oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place 2 cups of squash in a food processor and process until smooth. Add the brown sugar, eggs, cream, apple pie spice, salt, and butter; process until smooth.
- Pour the squash mixture into the pie crust. Bake until the filling rises, about 1 hour.