BUTTERNUT SQUASH MASHED RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. If desired, cut out scraps with a leaf-shaped cookie cutter for garnish; place on a baking sheet and set aside., In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Beat in the squash, butter, eggs, water and vanilla until smooth. Pour into crust., Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes longer. Bake leaf cutouts until golden brown, 5-7 minutes. , Cool pie and cutouts on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate pie until chilled. If desired, garnish with pastry leaves and whipped cream.

Steps:

• In a large slow cooker, combine butternut squash, onion, carrot, garlic, thyme, and sage. Pour in broth and season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne. 
• Cover and cook until squash is very tender, on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours. Remove herb sprigs and use an immersion blender to blend soup until smooth.