Roasted Squash with Brown Butter and Cinnamon
- 3 pounds butternut squash (or other variety), washed, and peeled with a vegetable peeler
- 6 ounces unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 (1 to 2-inch) knob fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 fresh orange
- This is great as a side dish, ravioli filling or, when enriched with some milk and cream, becomes an amazing soup!
- I love using Kuri and Banana squash varieties for added flavor.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Put the squash on a flat surface, then split in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds.
- Cut each piece in half, lengthwise, to form 4 wedges.
- Arrange in a single layer on 1 or 2 baking sheets.
- In a small saucepan, over medium heat, add the butter.
- Wait until the butter starts to turn a light brown color.
- Remove from the heat and immediately pour half of the butter over the squash sections.
- Reserve the rest of the butter.
- Sprinkle the squash with the brown sugar and molasses and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Finish by sprinkling the ground (dry) ginger, fresh grated ginger, cinnamon and the ground cloves.
- Squeeze the orange juice over the squash.
- Fill the bottom of the baking sheet(s) with about 1-inch of water to create steam while the squash bakes in the oven.
- Cover the baking sheets with aluminum foil and seal the edges tightly.
- Put the tray in the center of the oven and bake, undisturbed, for 30 to 45 minutes.
- To check for doneness, pierce 1 squash section with the tip of a small knife.
- The knife should slide in and out easily.
- When the squash is tender, remove the pan from the oven and carefully peel back the foil.
- Drizzle with the remaining butter and set aside to cool.
- Transfer to a serving platter and serve.
butternut squash, butter, brown sugar, molasses, kosher salt, ground ginger, ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, orange
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alexandra-guarnaschelli/roasted-squash-with-brown-butter-and-orange-recipe.html (may not work)