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candied squash

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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Bobby (*_*)
@Bobbycountry
Monticello, KY

I have been making candied squash for years. My family loves it. When I made it for my friends at one of my get-togethers, they also loved it. So, I decided to post it and hope that you will love it! While I was posting this recipe, I sat and ate the whole bowl. And being a diabetic, my sugar count will be sky high. But, it was so good!

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We were curious about this candied squash recipe and were pleasantly surprised when we took a bite. Buttery and sweet, vanilla extract enhances the natural flavor of yellow squash. An easy side dish to serve all summer long.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(4)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For candied squash

  • 4 md
    yellow squash
  • 1 stick
    butter/margarine
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 1 to 1-1/2 c
    light brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make candied squash

  • Wash the yellow squash.
    1
    Wash the 4 medium squash.
  • Gather the butter, vanilla, and brown sugar.
    2
    Place the squash and other ingredients together.
  • Melt butter in a 2 quart saucepan.
    3
    Get a 2-quart saucepan with a lid. Place 1/2 cup of water and a stick of butter. Place the pan on medium-high heat.
  • Add water, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
    4
    Place 1 to 1-1/2 cups of light brown sugar (depends on how sweet you like it). Add 1 Tbsp of vanilla extract.
  • Cut the ends off the squash and cut into slices.
    5
    Cut the ends off the squash, but don't peel. Cut squash into about 1/2 inch slices.
  • Add slices to the saucepan and stir to coat the squash.
    6
    Add squash to the saucepan and stir about twice to mix the sugar, vanilla, and butter onto the squash.
  • Let mixture come to a boil.
    7
    Let the water and other ingredients come to a slow boil. Turn the burner to low.
  • Place a lid on top and cook until squash tender.
    8
    Place the lid on the saucepan, and cook for about 20 minutes or until the squash is tender but not mushy.
  • Remove squash with a slotted spoon.
    9
    With a large slotted spoon, remove the squash and place it into a bowl.
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