Butter Bean Custard Pie Recipe

Directions

Soak the beans in the water overnight. The next morning, take the hull off beans. Cook until well done in water. Do not add seasoning. Drain; mash beans.
Add sugar, flour, butter, vanilla, eggs and salt. Mix well.
Add cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and cream. Blend together. Pour into a 9 inch unbaked pie shell. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
408 cal
20%

Fat
14.5 g
22%

Carbs
65.5 g
21%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (12)

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Julie

Apr. 2, 2003

"I was shocked at how delicious this was! We happened to have some canned butter beans in the pantry, so I decided to try this, and it was a huge hit! What a surprisingly great dessert!..." See more"

Jenka

Mar. 31, 2009

"I made this with canned butter beans, which were very easy to hull (rinse them with water to speed up the process). The first time I made this, I had no cloves on hand, and substituted ginger. More re..." See morecently, I tried this with a fruit pectin substitute for the butter, for a low-fat version. Both modifications have come out wonderfully."

JOSIE

Jul. 23, 2003

"This was an "ok" tasting pie. For some reason I think mine was a bit grainy. Almost reminded me of a buttermilk chess pie, but with a grainy texture. I haven't really decided if I like it or not, bu..." See moret it is somewhat healthy..you know, with the beans and all."

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