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    Home » All Recipes » Fall Recipes » Butternut Squash With Brown Sugar And Pumpkin Seeds

    Butternut Squash With Brown Sugar And Pumpkin Seeds

    Published on Jul 17, 2018 by Jim · Updated on Jul 2, 2021 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 4 Comments

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    Butternut squash with brown sugar is a perfect Holiday dish!  Honestly, some time roasting in the oven, a little bit of flavor and you're all set.  Let me show you how to make this delicious recipe.  This is one of my favorite butternut squash dishes and I think it will become one of yours!

    Roasted butternut squash with brown sugar cut open in pan.

    What Does Butternut Squash Taste Like?

    It obviously tastes delicious!  I would compare it to a sweet potato but a little heartier.  There's a bit more texture in the squash.

    This one really just makes itself.  It really is simply a matter of waiting for the butternut squash to roast in the oven.

    Well, you do have to cut them in half and get a few ingredients ready to go, but other than that it's pretty simple.

    What type of flavors go with butternut squash?

    Brown Sugar - yes

    Cinnamon - yes

    Nuts of all types - yes

    Butter - yes

    Coconut oil - yes

    Basically any flavors you'd associate with Autumn go really well in butternut squash dishes.  I have roasted them with sage, prepared them with pomegranate seeds, and used a variety of spices.

    This one uses the basic but delicious flavor of butter and brown sugar with some pumpkin and sunflower seeds.  That's it!  Also keep in mind, if you want it vegan simply substitute the butter for coconut oil.  The flavor would be different but awesome in it's own right.

    Whole Butternut Squash

    Butter Squash cut open and placed on cooking sheet.

    ¼ inch incisions help the butter and brown sugar seep into the squash.

    Butter, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and brown sugar.

    Pretty much all that's needed for this dish.

    Roast Butternut Squash With Brown Sugar Process:

    Turn the oven on to 400 degrees and place rack in the middle.

    Cut the squash in half, clean out the seeds, and arrange on the sheet.  Score the squash by making ¼ inch deep incisions which will allow for all the wonderful flavor to more readily seep into the squash. Place 1 teaspoon of butter and brown sugar in each squash cavity and place them in the oven.  Set the timer for 50 minutes.

    Remove Squash and scatter the seeds all over the squash.  Add some fresh black pepper if desired and place the squash in the oven for an additional 15 minutes.

    After 15 minutes remove and make sure the squash are fork-tender.  What does that mean?  The fork should move in and out of the squash easily in all places.  If it doesn't, roast them for 10 more minutes.  Simple as that!

    Full shot of the Butternut squash with brown sugar when pulled out of the oven.

    Another shot of finished Squash.

    The Butternut squash is cut open to check for tenderness.

    Cut it open to check doneness.  Also, poke holes with a fork and make sure it's soft everywhere.

    More Fall Food And Drink Recipes

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    • Vegan Butternut Squash Soup 
    • Apple Cider Cocktail With Maple Syrup
    • White Wine Sangria Recipe
    • Pumpkin Spice Bourbon Milk Punch
    • Apple Cider Old Fashioned

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    Roasted butternut squash with brown sugar cut open in pan.

    How To Roast Butternut Squash With Brown Sugar

    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 1 hr
    Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
    Servings: 4
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    Author: James

    Ingredients

    • 2 medium butternut squash
    • 4 tsp butter
    • 4 tsp brown sugar
    • ¼ cup sunflower seeds
    • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
    • ⅛ tsp black pepper .....optional

    Instructions

    • Heat oven to 400 degrees and place rack in middle.
    • Cut butternut squash in half.  Remove all seeds and pulp.  Arrange on sheet pan.  Cut ¼ inch deep incisions into squash, so that the butter and brown sugar can get into the squash better.
    • Add 1 tsp of butter and 1 tsp of brown sugar to each squash cavity.
    • Place squash in oven and roast for 50 minutes.  
    • Remove at 50 minute mark and scatter the seeds evenly among the 4 halves.  Season with pepper if desired and place back in oven for 15 more minutes.
    • Remove and with basting brush spread the butter and brown sugar mixture into the full squash.
    • Use fork to check for tenderness.  If fork moves freely and the squash feels nice and tender, they're ready to serve.  If not, place back in oven for 10 minutes more.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 200kcal
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    1. Karly

      September 07, 2018 at 11:48 am

      Love butternut squash and this is similar to how I make it minus the seeds which I will now have to try. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • James

        September 08, 2018 at 12:06 am

        Thanks Karly! I think the seeds give it a nice twist but both ways are great.

        Reply
    2. Nicole

      August 03, 2022 at 2:25 am

      Awesome. My husband and I agree this is better than a baked sweet potato. Thanks for the great recipe!

      Reply
      • Jim

        August 03, 2022 at 8:34 am

        Thanks, Nicole! So happy you both enjoyed!

        Reply

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