Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 3 medium honey nut squash (halved lengthwise and seeds removed)
  • 2-3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 6 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Instruction

  • Begin by preheating your oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Arrange the squash on an oven-safe skillet, baking dish, or sheet pan. Use your fingers or a spatula to spread the butter over top and inside of each squash halve.
  • Sprinkle evenly with the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. (You can add more or less of these ingredients based on your personal preferences.)
  • Roast until fork-tender in the center: about 40-45 minutes. (Time may vary depending on the size of your squash.) About 5 minutes before you remove the squash from the oven, sprinkle with your chopped pecan.
  • Before serving, drizzle with maple syrup. About 1 tablespoon per squash should be enough, though I personally prefer a bit more.