Brown Sugar-Glazed Butternut Squash

6 ingredients5 steps4 to 6 servings
America's Test Kitchen / Cook's Illustrated, December 2010
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 425°F. Line rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat lightly with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Toss squash, sugar, butter, salt, and pepper in large bowl until well coated.

  3. 3

    Transfer squash to prepared baking sheet.

  4. 4

    Roast, stirring every 15 minutes, until squash is well browned and completely tender, about 45 minutes.

  5. 5

    Transfer pan to wire rack, sprinkle squash with vinegar, and stir to coat. Serve.

💡 Cook's Notes

Light brown sugar can be substituted for the dark brown sugar, though the deeper flavor of dark brown sugar is preferred. Dark brown sugar provides more complexity and depth than plain white sugar for the glaze Salt and pepper enhance the squash without overwhelming it Melted butter adds nutty richness and helps bind the glaze 1-inch cubes provide optimal surface area for browning while cooking to full tenderness in reasonable time A splash of cider vinegar after roasting counters the sweetness and adds brightness

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