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April 29, 2025
A bit sweet and a bit spicy describes this simple roasted butternut squash.
6 Ingredients
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Brown Sugar And Spice Roasted Butternut Squash
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F.
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Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
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Cut the butternut squash into 3/4-inch cubes and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
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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.
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Roast the squash on middle rack of oven, stirring halfway through cook time, until fork-tender and caramelized, 30-35 minutes.
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Check to see that squash is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Serve immediately.
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Squash Prep Perfection 🔪Use a sturdy vegetable peeler to remove the tough skin, and stabilize the squash by cutting a flat base to prevent rolling while cutting.
- Caramelization Magic 🍯For maximum flavor development, spread squash pieces in a single layer with space between them to ensure proper caramelization and avoid steaming.
- Spice Bloom Technique 🌶️Gently warm the pumpkin pie spice with melted butter before tossing with squash to unlock deeper, more complex flavor profiles.
- Sugar Coating Trick 🍂Sprinkle brown sugar towards the end of roasting to prevent burning and create a beautiful caramelized glaze that doesn't turn bitter.
- Perfect Doneness Check 🥄Test squash doneness by piercing with a fork - it should slide in easily with minimal resistance, indicating perfect tender-crisp texture.
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Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
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