INGREDIENTS
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1 pound butternut squash, peeled and 1/2- to 3/4-inch-diced
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Good olive oil
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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3 cups sliced yellow onions (2 onions)
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2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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2 tablespoons pure Grade A maple syrup
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Apple cider or apple juice (optional)
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6 ( 1/2-inch-thick) slices rustic country bread, toasted
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1 1/2 cups fresh ricotta, homemade or store-bought