Butternut Squash with Cider Glaze

By Zopmama

Recipe adapted from Southern Living: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/glazed-butternut-squash. ---------------- Sweet Potatoes can be substituted for Butternut Squash

Ingredients

• Garnish:
• 1 butternut squash or sweet potatoes, approximately 2 pounds total
• 3/4 cup apple cider
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1-teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon Bouquet Garni (rosemary, thyme & sage good substitutes)
• 2 tablespoons Southern Comfort (or bourbon) - optional
• 1-tablespoon fresh sage, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage, optional
• 1/4 cup Fresh Gourmet Honey Roasted Pecan Pieces or toasted pecans - chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
Bring cider, butter, brown sugar, salt, pepper, ginger, Bouquet Garni & Southern Comfort together in a large non-stick skillet.
Peel and cut squash or sweet potatoes into 1 inch cubes and add to cider mixture in the skillet.*See notes for link on how to cut butternut squash.
Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat. Simmer on low, stirring occasionally 25 minutes.
Uncover and cook 5-10 minutes more or until liquid has thickened and squash is fork tender.
*Note: If the squash is fork-tender, but the sauce has not thickened, remove squash and set aside while the glaze continues to thicken.
Pour Glaze over squash to serve.
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Optional:
Sprinkle with sage and/or pecans.
Enjoy!

Instructions