Roasted Squash Brown Sugar (Printable)

Tender squash cubes roasted to caramelized perfection with a brown sugar spice glaze.

# What You Need:

→ Squash

01 - 1 medium butternut squash (approximately 2 lbs), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Glaze

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
07 - ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place cubed butternut squash into a large mixing bowl.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
04 - Pour the glaze over the squash and toss thoroughly to ensure even coating.
05 - Spread the coated squash cubes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Roast in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, turning once halfway through, until tender and caramelized.
07 - Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It turns everyday squash into something that tastes like dessert but belongs next to dinner.
  • The edges caramelize into sweet, crispy bites that disappear first.
  • You only need one bowl and one pan, so cleanup feels like a gift.
02 -
  • If you crowd the pan, the squash will steam and turn mushy instead of caramelizing, so use two sheets if you need to.
  • Flip the pieces gently with a spatula, not a spoon, or you will scrape off all that beautiful glaze before it sets.
03 -
  • Use a sturdy vegetable peeler and work slowly, butternut squash skin is tough and rushing leads to slips.
  • Taste a piece of squash before it goes in the oven, if it is bland, add an extra pinch of salt to the glaze.

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