Hubbard Squash Pie
Hubbard Squash Pie is a sweet, custard-style dessert pie similar to pumpkin pie, made with pureed Hubbard squash. It typically features warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, mixed with eggs, sugar, and evaporated milk or cream, all baked in a flaky pie crust. This dish is a seasonal favorite in New England and other parts of the United States where Hubbard squash is commonly grown.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
The pie is moderately high in carbohydrates, primarily from the squash and added sugars, with a modest amount of fat from the crust and dairy. It provides a good source of vitamin A (as beta-carotene), potassium, and dietary fiber, with a typical slice containing roughly 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Carbs | 52 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 30 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Vitamin A | 190 µg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Potassium | 220 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Folate | 15 µg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
Per 1 slice (1/8 of a 9-inch pie, approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Hubbard squash has a sweeter, denser, and more complex flavor than pumpkin, which many bakers believe yields a richer, more flavorful pie. Nutritionally, its deep orange flesh is exceptionally high in beta-carotene, an antioxidant that the body converts to vitamin A.
