Name: Brown Sugar And Spice Roasted Butternut Squash
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 butternut squash; 1 tbsp butter; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.125 tsp black pepper

Brown Sugar And Spice Roasted Butternut Squash

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Brown Sugar And Spice Roasted Butternut Squash

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Brown Sugar And Spice Roasted Butternut Squash

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

Cut the butternut squash into 3/4-inch cubes and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Drizzle squash with the melted butter. Sprinkle with the brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and black pepper. Use a rubber spatula to toss squash until evenly coated in sugar mixture. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

Roast the squash on middle rack of oven, stirring halfway through cook time, until fork-tender and caramelized, 30-35 minutes.

Check to see that squash is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Serve immediately.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cure the Cut Surface 🔪
Cut butternut squash in half and let the flat sides sit uncovered in the fridge for 30 minutes before roasting to dry them out, allowing better caramelization and browning.
Toast Your Spices First 🌰
Bloom the pumpkin pie spice in melted butter for 30 seconds before tossing with the squash to unlock deeper, more complex spice flavors rather than using raw spices.
Brown Sugar Timing Strategy 🍯
Add half the brown sugar mixture at the start for caramelization, then sprinkle the remaining half in the last 10 minutes to prevent burning while keeping the sweetness bright.
Optimal Temperature and Placement 🌡️
Roast at 425°F on the lowest oven rack for 35-40 minutes with the cut side down to create crispy, caramelized edges while the flesh steams gently underneath.
Butter Basting for Richness 🧈
In the last 5 minutes of roasting, flip the squash cut-side up and baste the flesh with the pan juices to create a glossy, rich finish that enhances both flavor and presentation.