Name: Cinnamon Roast Butternut Squash
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American

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Cinnamon Roast Butternut Squash

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Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Place the squash on a baking sheet, drizzle or spray with oil and toss to coat well.

Bake for 40 minutes or until fork-tender. Keep an eye on them, as every oven cooks differently! Remove from oven, sprinkle with cinnamon and drizzle with the maple syrup. Toss to coat, return to oven and bake an additional 5 minutes.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Uniform Cube Cutting 🔪
Cut butternut squash into 1-inch cubes for even roasting; smaller pieces caramelize faster while larger ones stay creamy inside, ensuring consistent texture throughout.
Dry Before Roasting 💧
Pat the cut squash completely dry with paper towels before tossing with oil and seasonings to promote golden caramelization and prevent steaming on the baking sheet.
Oil Distribution Strategy 🫒
Toss squash with olive oil first, then add maple syrup and cinnamon for even coating; this prevents the syrup from pooling and burning at the bottom of the pan.
Mid-Roast Stir Technique 🥄
Stir the squash halfway through roasting (around 20 minutes) to ensure all sides caramelize evenly and prevent sticking, resulting in golden edges on every piece.
Finish with Fresh Spice 🌟
Add an extra pinch of cinnamon and a drizzle of maple syrup in the final 2 minutes of roasting to enhance flavor intensity without allowing it to burn or oversaturate.