Best 9 Winter Squash Baked With Maple Syrup Recipes

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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.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

WINTER SQUASH WITH MAPLE GLAZE



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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

2 cups chopped peeled parsnips
2 cups cubed peeled kabocha squash
2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup coarsely chopped almonds

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



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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

1 medium pie pumpkin (3 pounds)
1 medium butternut squash (3 pounds)
1 medium acorn squash (1-1/2 pounds)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
TOPPING:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

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



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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

1 acorn squash
1 pinch salt, to taste per side
fresh ground pepper, just two twists per side
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

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



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 acorn squash, unpeeled, halved through the stem, and seeded
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, plus extra for serving
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Flaked sea salt, such as Maldon, for serving

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



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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

1 medium buttercup squash (about 2 pounds), stemmed, seeded and cut into 1-inch wedges
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup maple syrup

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



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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

2 1/2 to 2 3/4 pounds butternut squash (about 2 medium), peeled, quartered lengthwise, seeded, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 6 cups)
2 1/4 pounds medium-size tart green apples (such as Granny Smith), peeled, quartered, cored, but crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 6 cups)
3/4 cup dried currants
Freshly grated nutmeg
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, cut into pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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



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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

3 tablespoons maple syrup
Large pinch of ground cayenne or chile powder
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Large pinch of coriander seeds
1 pound winter squash, such as dumpling, delicata or butternut, halved, seeded and sliced into 1/2-inch thick (you don't have to peel it)
Fresh lime juice, for serving
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves, for serving

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



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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

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs winter squash, halved lengthwise and seeded (1 medium or 2 small)
salt and pepper
3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 fresh sage leaves, coarsely chopped

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



Roasted Winter Squash and Parsnips with Maple Syrup Glaze and Marcona Almonds image

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

2 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled kabocha squash (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 cups 1/2-inch cubes peeled butternut squash (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 cups 1/4- to 1/3-inch cubes peeled parsnips (about 12 ounces)
5 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup coarsely chopped Marcona almonds (about 3 1/2 ounces)

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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