Maple Glazed Butternut Squash

Tender slices of butternut squash are topped with a maple and rum glaze creating a colorful and rich side dish for the Thanksgiving table.

Original recipe makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 butternut squash – peeled, seeded, quartered, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup dark rum
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    20 mins

  • READY IN

    30 mins

Directions

  1. Combine butternut squash, water, maple syrup, rum, and nutmeg in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. Remove butternut squash from saucepan using a slotted spoon and transfer to a serving dish, reserving liquid in the saucepan. Continue simmering liquid until reduced and thickened, 5 to 10 minutes; pour over butternut squash.

Nutrition

Calories: 201 kcal
Carbohydrates: 43.2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 0.4 g
Fiber: 5.1 g
Protein: 2.6 g
Sodium: 13 mg

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