Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 1 butternut squash
  • 2 tbsp Butter (substitute vegan butter or coconut oil for vegan/ dairy free)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar (substitute maple syrup or honey for natural sugar)
  • salt and pepper

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. (180°C)
  • Cut squash in half. Refer to process shots above for tips.
  • Scoop out seeds with spoon.
  • Make parallel slices in neck to assist in cooking the neck through. (see photos above.)
  • Spread soft butter on neck and place the remainder in seed cavity.
  • Sprinkle with brown sugar, salt and pepper.
  • Place on baking sheet. Bake 45 to 90 minutes, depending on size of the squash, until soft when pierce with knife.
  • Slice and serve, or scoop out meat and puree in food processor with a little stock, milk or water, just to loosen it up.