Butternut Squash Purée
Ingredients
1 large butternut squash
6 tablespoons unsalted butter; diced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Slice the butternut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out and toss the
seeds. Place the halves flesh-side-up on a foil-lined baking sheet.
3. Sprinkle the diced butter and brown sugar evenly on both halves.
4. Roast for 45-60 minutes or until the butternut squash can easily be pierced with a knife.
5. A liquid mixture of butter and brown sugar will form in the wells of
the squash, make sure you include this deliciousness with the puree.
6. Remove squash from the oven; allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
Scoop out the flesh and liquid and place into your food processor or
blender.
7. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; pulse until you reach a creamy consistency.
8. If you are serving this delicious puree as a simple side dish, adjust
the seasoning to your taste and toss in a couple more tablespoons of
unsalted butter. If you are using it for the recipes that will be
posting on My Baking Addiction, leave the puree as written.
Notes
The size of butternut can vary greatly so it is important to adjust the
level of seasonings according to your tastes. This recipe can yield
anywhere from 1 to 2 cups of purée depending on the size of your squash.