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butter pecan squash

Ingredients For butter pecan squash

  • 1.5 lb
    butternut squash
  • 1/2 c
    boiling water
  • 3 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    light brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • white pepper to taste
  • 1/4 c
    pecans, coarsely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    maple syrup

How To Make butter pecan squash

  • 1
    Quarter squash; scoop out seeds and stringy portion; pare and cut into 3/4 to 1 inch cubes (about 4 to 5 cups).
  • 2
    In a medium saucepan bring squash and water to a boil; cover and cook rapidly until squash in tender (about 10 minutes).
  • 3
    Drain and mash with butter, sugar, salt and pepper.
  • 4
    Turn into an 8\" pie plate.
  • 5
    Sprinkle with pecans and maple syrup.
  • 6
    Broil until pecans are lightly browned.

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