butter pecan squash

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Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds butternut squash
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • - white pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

How To Make butter pecan squash

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

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