Caramelized Butternut Squash

  CARAMELIZED BUTTERNUT SQUASH:

You will need:

• 2 butternut squash
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven too 400 degrees.
2. Cut off both ends of the butternut squash and compost.
3. Peel the squash and cut in half lengthwise.
4. Remove the seeds with a spoon.
5. Cut the squash into cubes (about an inch and a half each).
6. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
7. Toss your ingredients and lay them out on the baking sheet in a single layer.
8. Put them in the oven until the squash looks tender and caramelized, or about 45 to 55 minutes.
9. Turn the squash over a few times with a spatula for even cooking.

Happy squash season!