Squash - Maple Spiced

By rainmaker

Ingredients

• 4 cups butternut or buttercup squash
• 1/4 cup soft butter
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup melted butter

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Cut squash in half and remove the seeds.

Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for one hour or until fork tender.

Remove from oven, scoop out pulp and discard the shell.

In an electric mixer fitted with a paddle combine squash with butter, nutmeg and allspice.

Whip until smooth at medium speed

On low speed, fold in walnuts, maple syrup and melted butter. Mix until smooth.

Remove from mixer. Place in oiled baking pan or casserole. Return to oven and heat until hot throughout.