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candied squash

(4 RATINGS)
373 Pinches 20 Photos
Bobbycountry avatar
Monticello, KY
Updated on Apr 11, 2025

I have been making candied squash for years. My family loves it. When I made it for my friends at one of my get-togethers, they also loved it. So, I decided to post it and hope that you will love it! While I was posting this recipe, I sat and ate the whole bowl. And being a diabetic, my sugar count will be sky high. But, it was so good!

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We were curious about this candied squash recipe and were pleasantly surprised when we took a bite. Buttery and sweet, vanilla extract enhances the natural flavor of yellow squash. An easy side dish to serve all summer long.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 medium yellow squash
  • 1 stick butter/margarine
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 to 1-1/2 cups light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

How To Make candied squash

  • Wash the yellow squash.
    Step 1
    Wash the 4 medium squash.
  • Gather the butter, vanilla, and brown sugar.
    Step 2
    Place the squash and other ingredients together.
  • Melt butter in a 2 quart saucepan.
    Step 3
    Get a 2-quart saucepan with a lid. Place 1/2 cup of water and a stick of butter. Place the pan on medium-high heat.
  • Add water, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
    Step 4
    Place 1 to 1-1/2 cups of light brown sugar (depends on how sweet you like it). Add 1 Tbsp of vanilla extract.
  • Cut the ends off the squash and cut into slices.
    Step 5
    Cut the ends off the squash, but don't peel. Cut squash into about 1/2 inch slices.
  • Add slices to the saucepan and stir to coat the squash.
    Step 6
    Add squash to the saucepan and stir about twice to mix the sugar, vanilla, and butter onto the squash.
  • Let mixture come to a boil.
    Step 7
    Let the water and other ingredients come to a slow boil. Turn the burner to low.
  • Place a lid on top and cook until squash tender.
    Step 8
    Place the lid on the saucepan, and cook for about 20 minutes or until the squash is tender but not mushy.
  • Remove squash with a slotted spoon.
    Step 9
    With a large slotted spoon, remove the squash and place it into a bowl.
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