Lemon-Maple Squash

By beltranm

Prep15 min Inactive Prep-- Cook20 min Total:35 min

Photograph by Marcus Nilsson

Ingredients

• 4 pounds butternut or calabaza squash
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup water
• zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• pinch each of salt and pepper
• 4 tablespoons butter

Preparation

Step 1

Slice 4 pounds butternut or calabaza squash into thick wedges and remove the seeds. Place cut-side up in a baking dish. Combine 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1/3 cup water, the zest and juice of 1 lemon, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and a pinch each of salt and pepper; pour over the squash and dot with 4 tablespoons butter. Bake 20 minutes at 350, then flip the squash and bake until caramelized and tender, 45 more minutes, basting halfway through.