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pam's ginger orange squash

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Pam Ellingson
Wichita, KS

I have requests for this for the holidays. It is a yummy treat and not too sweet. Love me some Butternut Squash!!

(2 ratings)
yield 4 to 6
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Microwave

Ingredients For pam's ginger orange squash

  • 1
    2 pound butternut squash
  • 2 Tbsp
    frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 2 Tbsp
    brown sugar (or more)
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter ( or more)
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground ginger
  • white pepper to taste if desired

How To Make pam's ginger orange squash

  • 1
    Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds and fibers. Place the halves in a glass casserole with a few tablespoons of water and cover with plastic wrap or waxed paper. Microwave until squash is tender and can be pierced easily with a fork. Start with about 7 to 10 minutes and let it rest in the microwave for 5 or 10 minutes, then test for tenderness. Remove from microwave and allow to cool so you can scrape out the meat of the squash without burning your hands.
  • 2
    When cooled, place squash meat into a medium mixing bowl or food processor bowl, and add all remaining ingredients. Mix thoroughly and taste and adjust seasonings. For this step, you can mash and mix by hand, with a hand mixer, or puree in a food processor, according to the texture you want.
  • 3
    You can either spoon this mixture into a casserole and broil until lightly browned or serve it piped out of a large star shape pastry tube without broiling. If not broiling, I would suggest you make a small "dent" in the top of the piped squash and add a tiny bit of butter and let it melt.
  • 4
    NOTE: If you desire a more Orange flavor, add a teaspoon of grated fresh orange zest to the mixture. If you want a stronger Ginger flavor, you can add more powdered ginger or some ginger juice to accent that flavor.
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