Rutabaga Pie

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== Ingredients ==
=== Crust ===
* 1½ cups all-purpose flour
* ½ tsp salt
* ½ cup shortening
* 4 to 5 tbsp ice water
=== Filling ===
* 1¼ lbs rutabaga, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
* ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
* ¼ cup dark corn syrup
* 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
* 1 tsp ground cinnamon
* ½ tsp ground ginger
* ¼ tsp salt
* 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
* 1 cup heavy cream
== Directions ==
=== Crust ===
# In medium bowl, mix flour and salt.
# Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal.
# Stir in just enough ice water to hold dough together; do not overmix.
# Roll out dough on floured surface, and fit into 9-inch ovenproof glass or other pie plate.
=== Filling ===
# In large saucepan, bring generous amount of water to boil over medium heat.
# Add cubed rutabaga, and cook until very tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain well.
# Transfer to food processor, food mill or blender, and process until smooth.
# If using blender, moisten mixture with ½ cup cream to process.
# Measure 2 packed cups rutabaga purée, and place in large bowl.
# Preheat oven to 400°F.
# Stir sugar, corn syrup and spices into rutabaga purée, mixing well.
# Fold in eggs, then stir in heavy cream until well blended.
# Pour mixture into pie crust.
# Bake for 45 minutes, or until set.
# Cool before serving.
Category:Pie Recipes