Parsnip Pie (Yes, It is a Dessert!)

Bergy's Note:

This pie may replace your old favorite Pumpkin Pie - Don't say Ugh until you try this. Even parsnip haters bow their head in reverence. Seriously try this pie it is very good

• Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 baked 9-inch pie shell (bake about 10 min 425F oven or until lightly browned)
• 1 lb parsnip , peeled, sliced and cooked until tender (apprx 10 min)
• 1 cup 2% low-fat milk
• ¼ cup liquid honey
• 2 eggs , lightly beaten
• ½ teaspoon grated orange rind
• ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8; teaspoon allspice
• 1⁄8; teaspoon clove
• 1 ½ tablespoons liquid honey

Directions:

1. Combine the parsnips with the milk and puree until very smooth.
2. Add 1/4 cup honey, eggs, orange rind,& seasonings, adjust seasoning to your liking, mix well Pour parsnip mixture into the baked pie shell.
3. Bake at 375F until the filling is set apprx 50 minutes, insert a knife in the middle of the pie when it comes out clean it is done.
4. Spread the 1 1/2 tbsp of honey on top.
5. Garnish with whipped cream if you dare, and a dash of cinnamon.

Reviews

[Mysterygirl]

I enjoyed this, but made the mistake of letting others see me make it. They wouldn't even try it. I will note that if you use the bought pie crusts, that it will make 2 pies instead of one.

[Chef #428644]

IMHO it doesn't taste like pumpkin pie but for the spices. It's more bitter, as you would expect parsnip to be. The texture is more like a casserole than a creamy pice, and mine came out too salty.