Author Notes
Carrots are ideal for making a custard pie because they are cheaper, faster and easier to work with than sweet potatoes or fresh pumpkin. If you like less sweet desserts, I recommend you use yogurt; the tart flavor will balance the sweetness of the sugar, whereas cream will enhance the sweetness. —HMMessinger
Ingredients
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1 pound
carrots
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1/2 cup
local honey
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1/2 cup
brown sugar
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1 cup
whipping cream or plain yogurt
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1 teaspoon
vanilla
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1/4 teaspoon
kosher salt
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3
large eggs
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2 teaspoons
five spice powder
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1
pie shell
Directions
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Preheat oven to 400. Peel and dice carrots. Microwave for three minutes at a time until very soft, about 10 minutes. Puree with cream/yogurt first, then add other ingredients.
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Pour into a 9" pie shell and bake for 45 minutes or until custard is puffed on the edges and set in the middle.
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