Sweet Zucchini Pie

This was my grandmother's recipe. It was a favorite of my dad's, now is a favorite of my husband. It tastes similar to pumpkin pie, but smoother and better. If you can get over the green color this will be your favorite too.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 217 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¾ cup milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ⅔ cup white sugar
• 1 (9 inch) prepared pie crust
• 2 zucchini, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Place zucchini in a pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain. Blend in a blender until smooth. Measure 2 cups blended zucchini; pour into a large bowl.

Step 3

Whisk milk, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, and nutmeg together with blended zucchini until smooth. Pour into pie crust.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until center of pie is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 60 minutes.