Mock Coconut Pie (Spaghetti Squash)

• 9-inch baked pie crust1
• large spaghetti squash, cooked (about 2 lbs)↗1
• large slightly beaten eggs3
• melted butter1⁄4 cup
• sugar↗1 cup
• fresh lemon juice↗1 tablespoon
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon
• ground nutmeg (optional) or cinnamon (optional)↗
• whipped cream, as garnish (optional)↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Set oven 350.

2. 2

   With two forks, scoop squash from shell and set aside (you want approximately 3 cups).

3. 3

   In large mixing bowl combine eggs, sugar, butter, lemon juice and vanilla.

4. 4

   Whisk well.

5. 5

   Stir in spaghetti squash.

6. 6

   Pour into prebaked pie shell and sprinkle with nutmeg or cinnamon if desired.

7. 7

   Bake 40-45 minutes until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. 8

   Cool on rack.

9. 9

   Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

10. 10

    Store, covered, in the refrigerator.