Spiced Cushaw Pudding

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Ingredients

  • 1 (6-pound) cushaw squash
  • 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange rind
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds and any fibrous material from center of squash. Cut squash into smaller pieces and place in a shallow baking dish; cover tightly. Bake at 350° for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until tender.
  2. Remove squash from baking dish. Remove pulp from squash; discard skin. Mash pulp well using a fork. Drain thoroughly.
  3. Combine mashed squash, butter, sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, and rind in a large Dutch oven. Cook over medium heat 45 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Add milk and egg, stirring well. Cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Spoon squash mixture into twelve lightly greased 6-ounce custard cups. Sprinkle with additional spices, if desired. Bake at 325° for 20 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

834 kcal 42% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9g 18% DV
Total Fat 41.1g 53% DV
Carbs 116.5g 42% DV
Fiber 19.9g 71% DV
Sugar 43.4g 87% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 202.5mg 9% DV
Potassium 517mg 11% DV
Cholesterol 196.3mg 65% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 68.5mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 15.7mg 17% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 494.5mg 38% DV
Iron 6mg 34% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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