Description
Tender roasted butternut squash glazed with maple syrup, browned butter, and aromatic fresh sage for a perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl or on the pan, toss the squash cubes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the squash in a single layer on the baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
- While the squash roasts, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to brown and smell nutty.
- Stir the maple syrup and chopped sage into the browned butter, simmer for 2 minutes, and remove from heat.
- Remove the squash from the oven, drizzle with the maple-butter glaze, and toss gently to coat.
- Return the pan to the oven and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes until the glaze is bubbly and edges are caramelized.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American