As the chilly winter months settle in, it's time to embrace the bounty of seasonal produce, and winter squash takes center stage. With its vibrant colors and naturally sweet flavor, winter squash is a versatile ingredient that can be roasted, baked, or steamed. In this article, we'll explore the best recipes to cook winter squash baked with maple syrup, a classic combination that highlights the squash's natural sweetness and adds a touch of warmth and richness. Whether you're looking for a simple side dish or a hearty main course, we've got you covered with a variety of recipes that showcase the deliciousness of winter squash.
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WINTER SQUASH WITH MAPLE GLAZE
You can use any type of winter squash in this simple vegetable bake, but I like to use at least two varieties. It can be assembled a day ahead, then baked just before serving.-Teri Kreyche, Tustin, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine parsnips and squashes. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; whisk in maple syrup, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat., Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, 40 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with almonds. Bake until vegetables are tender, 10-15 minutes longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
MAPLE WINTER SQUASH CASSEROLE
This scrumptious casserole combines pumpkin and two other kinds of squash in a creamy, savory mix. The recipe also would work with other squash combos, or just one type instead of three. Have fun with it-you really can't go wrong! -Joanne Iovino, Kings Park, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h50m
Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Cut pumpkin and squashes in half lengthwise; discard seeds or save for toasting. Place pumpkin and squashes in two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans, cut side down. Bake, uncovered, 40-50 minutes or until tender., Cool slightly; scoop out pulp and place in a large bowl. Mash pulp with sugar, maple syrup, butter, salt and cinnamon. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, mix flour, brown sugar and oats; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in walnuts. Sprinkle over squash mixture. Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and topping is golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
WINTER SQUASH BAKED WITH MAPLE SYRUP
This is a very simple, tried and true recipe from Fannie Farmer, with very minor changes. You must use PURE maple syrup for this to come out right. Butternut Squash can be prepared this way as well. Oh, I forgot to add, it is delicious!
Provided by Karens Krazy Kitchen
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 vegetable servings, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Wash the squash.
- Cut the squash in half from top to bottom.
- Remove the seeds (these are great cleaned up and roasted).
- Sprinke with salt and pepper (you really need very little of both).
- Place cut side down on a baking dish.
- Bake for 50 minutes or until the squash is easily pierced with a fork.
- Turn the squash cut side up and poke the cut side several times with a fork.
- Spread 1 tbs of butter and drizzle 1/2 tbs of maple syrup onto each half.
- Return to the oven and cook for 5 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.1, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 166.7, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 6, Protein 1.8
MAPLE-ROASTED ACORN SQUASH
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the squash, cut sides up, on a sheet pan. Place 1/2 tablespoon butter and 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup in the cavity of each squash. Brush the cut sides with olive oil and sprinkle the squash with 3 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 40 to 60 minutes, depending on the size of the squash, until tender when pierced with a small knife.
- Place the squash on a serving platter. If the halves are too large for one serving, cut each piece in half through the stem. Drizzle lightly with extra maple syrup, sprinkle with sea salt, and serve hot.
MAPLE BUTTERCUP SQUASH
Maple syrup helps bring out the caramel flavor of buttercup squash, boosting its natural sweetness.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F.
- Toss the squash with the butter, thyme, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper on a rimmed baking sheet until completely coated. Roast, tossing once halfway through, until the squash is just tender and beginning to brown on the edges, about 30 minutes.
- Remove the squash from the oven, drizzle with the maple syrup and toss to coat. Continue to roast until the squash is tender and browned all over and the syrup is beginning to caramelize, about 10 minutes more.
BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH APPLES AND MAPLE SYRUP
Categories Side Bake Thanksgiving Vegetarian Low Sodium Apple Butternut Squash Fall Chill Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook squash in large pot of boiling salted water until almost tender, about 3 minutes. Drain well. Combine squash, apples and currants in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Season generously with nutmeg, salt and pepper. Combine maple syrup, butter and lemon juice in heavy small saucepan. Whisk over low heat until butter melts. Pour syrup over squash mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Bake until squash and apples are very tender, stirring occasionally, about 1 hour. Cool 5 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with foil; chill. Rewarm covered in 350°F. oven about 30 minutes.)
MAPLE-ROASTED SQUASH WITH SAGE AND LIME FOR TWO
Slathered with a mildly spicy maple glaze, chunks of winter squash are roasted until velvety soft and browned at the edges, then brightened with lime and fresh sage just before serving. Unless you're using a squash variety with a particularly thick rind, you don't need to peel the squash before roasting. The skins of butternut or delicata roast up wonderfully crisp, adding texture to each bite.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories vegetables, side dish
Time 35m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. If you like, line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper or foil. (It's not necessary but will prove helpful when cleaning up.)
- In a small pot over medium-high heat, combine maple syrup and cayenne in a small pot. Bring to a simmer and let cook until it reduces by a third, 1 to 3 minutes. Add butter and let it melt. Turn off heat and mix in salt, pepper and coriander.
- Spread the squash out on the pan and spoon maple mixture over the pieces, turning them to coat. Roast until the pieces begin to soften, 15 minutes. Turn the squash pieces over and roast until glazed and tender, 10 to 20 minutes more. Drizzle lime juice and scatter sage leaves over the top for serving.
ROASTED WINTER SQUASH WITH SOY-MAPLE GLAZE
This can be made with acorn, butternut, delicata, buttercup, etc. The cooking time will vary depending on the kind of squash you use. Start checking for doneness after 30 minutes. Adapted from The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Vegetable
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Adjust the oven rack to the lower middle position and heat the oven to 400*F.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Brush the oill over the foil and the cut sides of the squash.
- Place the squash, cut side down, on the foil.
- Roast until a skewer inserted into the squash meets no resistance, about 40-50 minutes.
- Soy-Maple Glaze:.
- Stir together maple syrup, soy sauce, and ginger.
- Fifteen minutes before the squash is finished cooking, flip it cut side up and brush with the soy maple glaze. Drizzle some extra glaze into the cavity.
- Return the squash to the oven and cook until the maple mixture begins to caramelize, about 5 minutes longer.
- Brown Butter and Sage Variation:.
- When the squash is almost done, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped sage and cook until the butter is golden brown and the sage is crisp, about 5 minutes. Pour the sage butter over the squash just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.7, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 45.8, Sodium 516.2, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 14.2, Protein 3.3
ROASTED WINTER SQUASH AND PARSNIPS WITH MAPLE SYRUP GLAZE AND MARCONA ALMONDS
Provided by Lora Zarubin
Categories Side Bake Roast Christmas Thanksgiving Vegetarian Low Cal High Fiber Dinner Almond Parsnip Squash Butternut Squash Winter Healthy Christmas Eve Maple Syrup Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Butter 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish. Combine kabocha and butternut squash and parsnips in large bowl. Melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in next 5 ingredients. Add to squash mixture and toss to coat. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Cover squash mixture with foil. Bake covered 40 minutes. Uncover; bake until all vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes longer. Sprinkle with almonds and bake 10 minutes.
Tips:
- Choose the right squash: Look for firm, heavy squash with deep-colored skin. Avoid squash with blemishes or soft spots.
- Prepare the squash properly: Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle the cut sides with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Use fresh maple syrup: Fresh maple syrup has a richer flavor than processed syrup. Look for Grade A amber or dark amber syrup.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When roasting the squash, make sure to spread the pieces in a single layer on the baking sheet. This will help them cook evenly.
- Roast the squash until tender: The squash is done roasting when it is tender when pierced with a fork. The cooking time will vary depending on the type of squash and the size of the pieces.
Conclusion:
Winter squash baked with maple syrup is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. The squash is naturally sweet and the maple syrup adds a touch of extra flavor. This dish is also very versatile and can be served as a side dish, main course, or even dessert. Plus, it's incredibly easy to make! You only need a few simple ingredients and about an hour of your time.
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