Best 9 Brown Sugar Glazed Butternut Squash Recipes

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Butternut squash, a versatile and nutritious vegetable, takes on a delightful transformation when glazed with brown sugar. Its naturally sweet flavor harmonizes perfectly with the caramelized coating, creating a dish that is both visually appealing and satisfying to the palate. Whether you prefer it as a savory side dish or a sweet dessert, brown sugar glazed butternut squash is a culinary delight that deserves a spot in your recipe repertoire. In this article, we will guide you through the steps of creating this delectable dish, ensuring that every bite is a symphony of flavors.

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ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH BROWN SUGAR



Roasted Butternut Squash with Brown Sugar image

This sweet, savory, and simple recipe for roasted butternut with brown sugar makes a wonderful side dish for your holiday or everyday table.

Provided by M.Perry

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups cubed butternut squash (1-inch)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch cayenne pepper
¼ cup coarsely chopped candied pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Combine squash, olive oil, brown sugar, sea salt, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl; toss until squash is evenly coated. Spread squash in an even layer onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast in the preheated oven, turning midway through, until edges are lightly browned and centers are tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 333.7 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

GRILLED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH MAPLE-BROWN SUGAR GLAZE



Grilled Butternut Squash with Maple-Brown Sugar Glaze image

Delicious grilled twist on butternut squash with maple syrup!

Provided by RedSoxGirl44

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 butternut squash, cubed
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add squash and boil until almost tender yet still firm, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over low heat. Stir in maple syrup and brown sugar and cook until sugar has dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  • Drain semi-cooked squash and place on a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil and brush with some of the maple glaze; reserve remaining glaze. Fold up foil to close.
  • Cook on the preheated grill until squash is tender, 10 to 15 minutes, brushing with remaining glaze occasionally and flipping halfway through cooking time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Carbohydrate 49.7 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 54.8 mg, Sugar 23.9 g

BROWN SUGAR-GLAZED BUTTERNUT SQUASH RECIPE



Brown Sugar-Glazed Butternut Squash Recipe image

Provided by hanley89

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 butternut squash (about 2 1/2 pounds), peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 1-inch chunks
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon cider vinegar (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare the pan: Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 425 degrees. Line rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat lightly with cooking spray or parchment paper 2. Roast: Toss squash, sugar, butter, salt, and pepper in large bowl until well coated. Transfer squash to prepared baking sheet. Roast, stirring every 15 minutes, until squash is well browned and completely tender, about 45 minutes. DO not forget to stir to prevent burning of squash. Transfer pan to wire rack, sprinkle squash with vinegar, and stir to coat. Serve.

BALSAMIC GLAZED BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     side-dish

Time 38m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (20-ounce) package peeled cubed butternut squash
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl combine all ingredients and mix to coat the squash.
  • Place squash on a nonstick baking sheet or a baking sheet lined with foil. Bake until the squash is tender and brown about 30 to 35 minutes making sure to flip the squash after 15 minutes.

CARAMELIZED BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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Brown sugar enhances the natural sweetness in Ina Garten's Caramelized Butternut Squash recipe, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium butternut squash (4 to 5 pounds total)
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Cut off and discard the ends of each butternut squash. Peel the squash, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds. Cut the squash into 1 1/4 to 1 1/2-inch cubes and place them on a baking sheet. Add the melted butter, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. With clean hands, toss all the ingredients together and spread in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 45 to 55 minutes, until the squash is tender and the glaze begins to caramelize. While roasting, turn the squash a few times with a spatula, to be sure it browns evenly. Taste for seasonings and serve hot.

GLAZED BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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Make and share this Glazed Butternut Squash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Vegetable

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs butternut squash
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
3 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Peel, seed and slice the squash. Place in a pot with tight fitting cover and steam until squash is nearly tender, about 12-15 minutes. Drain well.
  • Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  • Arrange squash in one or two layers in greased shallow baking dish.
  • Mix sugar, spices and salt, and sprinkle over the squash.
  • Drizzle with melted butter. Bake until squash is tender and somewhat glazed, 15-20 minutes.
  • For deeper glaze, broil a few minutes.

GLAZED SQUASH



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Thanksgiving wouldn't be complete without a squash or sweet-potato dish, and this one is simple and delicious.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 4

Vegetable oil, for baking sheets
3 acorn squashes (about 1 1/2 pounds each), halved, seeded, and sliced into 1-inch-thick crescents
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line two rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil, and brush with oil.
  • Lay squash pieces on baking sheets. Season with salt and pepper; sprinkle squashes evenly with half the sugar. Roast until sugar has melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove baking sheets from oven. Using tongs, turn over pieces. Season with salt and pepper; sprinkle evenly with remaining sugar. Roast until tender, about 20 minutes.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH BROWN BUTTER



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The easiest way to peel butternut squash is with a vegetable peeler; the harp-shaped variety works particularly well.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Seasonal Recipes     Fall Recipes     Butternut Squash Recipes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 butternut squash (about 1 3/4 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup low-sodium canned chicken broth
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon dark-brown sugar

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown. Add squash; saute, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and tender when pierced with a fork, about 16 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth, the water, and brown sugar; cook until liquid has evaporated and squash is nicely caramelized, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper. Serve.

BROWN-SUGAR-GLAZED WINTER SQUASH



Brown-Sugar-Glazed Winter Squash image

Based on a recipe from Cook's Country magazine, October/November 2005. The intro to the recipe advises, "Don't mix the brown sugar and butter ahead of time; it will crystallize and separate. Butternut squash can be stringy when undercooked, so if you're not sure, err on the side of overcooking." I've included instructions for cooking small winter squash, such as acorn, delicata, and sweet dumpling since they cook more quickly and require less glaze.

Provided by mersaydees

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium butternut squash (about 2 1/2 pounds each) or 2 medium buttercup squash (about 2 1/2 pounds each)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
5 tablespoons dark brown sugar
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and place baking sheet on rack to preheat.
  • Divide squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
  • Remove preheated baking sheet from oven and place squash halves on it cut side down.
  • Return to oven immediately and roast until tender and flesh is easily pierced through skin with skewer, 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and flip squash so cut side is up and set oven to broil.
  • In small bowl, whisk together the butter and sugar. Brush butter mixture on squash, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and place under broiler until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Serve.
  • VARIATION FOR SMALL WINTER SQUASH.
  • Follow recipe above using 2 medium acorn, delicata, or sweet dumpling squash (1 to 1 ½ pounds each).
  • Reduce roasting time to 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Reduce butter and brown sugar to 3 tablespoons each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.7, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 38.2, Sodium 31.4, Carbohydrate 83.1, Fiber 11.3, Sugar 29.1, Protein 5.8

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: Look for butternut squash that is firm and heavy for its size, with a smooth, unblemished skin.
  • Peel the squash carefully: Use a sharp vegetable peeler to remove the skin from the squash. Be careful not to cut into the flesh of the squash.
  • Cut the squash into even-sized pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When roasting the squash, make sure to spread it out in a single layer on a baking sheet. This will allow the squash to cook evenly and get crispy.
  • Roast the squash until it is tender: The squash is done roasting when it is tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Make the glaze while the squash is roasting: This will give the glaze time to thicken and develop flavor.
  • Brush the squash with the glaze: Brush the squash with the glaze several times while it is roasting. This will help the glaze to caramelize and give the squash a beautiful golden brown color.
  • Serve the squash warm: Butternut squash is best served warm, right out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Brown sugar glazed butternut squash is a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any fall or winter meal. The squash is roasted until tender and then glazed with a sweet and sticky brown sugar glaze. The result is a dish that is both flavorful and visually appealing. So next time you're looking for a new side dish to try, give brown sugar glazed butternut squash a try. You won't be disappointed!

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