Set the oven to 450 degrees.
Mix:
1 cup steamed or roasted, well drained, strained winter squash
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup sugar
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 cup brandy
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon mace
Mix all the ingredients in a large bowl.
Line a 9 inch pie pan with a pastry crust – store bought or home made.
Fill the pie crust and bake for about 30 minutes
Brush with slightly beaten egg white. Put in the filling.
Bake 120 minutes. Reduce the heat to 300 degrees and bake until firm (45-60 Minutes).
Serve with wonderful homemade whipped cream or store bought.