When butternut squash begins making an appearance at farmers markets and grocery stores, that means one thing. Fall is coming! Low in fat, filled with fiber, and high in vitamin B6 (that helps with the immune system) and antioxidants, butternut squash should be a staple on fall menus. The easiest way to prepare butternut squash is simply to roast it in the oven. We’ve created an easy butternut squash recipe your family will love.
It’s filled with the spices of fall – cinnamon and allspice. Drizzled with a honey butter, the butternut squash is mouthwatering. Scoring the squash is an extra step, it helps the squash absorb all the flavors. It’s not difficult to do and worth the little extra effort. This easy to make butternut squash recipe is simple enough for a weeknight dinner and fancy enough for a holiday side dish.
Ingredients
1 butternut squash, 3 to 4 pounds
2 pinches Kosher salt
2 pinches black pepper
4 Tbsp salted butter, melted
1/3 c honey
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp allspice
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Cut the butternut squash in half and remove seeds.
3. Score the squash and put on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
4. Sprinkle each half of squash with a couple of pinches of kosher salt and pepper.
5. Mix the melted butter with the honey, cinnamon, and allspice to make a sauce.
6. Brush halves with honey butter sauce. (Wipe up any drips from the parchment paper.)
7. Place in the oven for 60 minutes. After 30 minutes, brush again with the sauce. Return to the oven for 30 more minutes.
8. After 60 minutes, check with a fork to see if the squash is tender. If it’s not done, cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
9. Brush again with the sauce after it comes out. Reserve the rest of the sauce.
10. Serve! Heat the leftover honey butter spiced sauce in the microwave for 15 seconds. Use the leftover sauce to drizzle over the squash when serving.
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