Maple Glazed Butternut Squash

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Tender slices of butternut squash are topped with a maple and rum glaze creating a colorful and rich side dish for the Thanksgiving table.

Ingredients

1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, quartered, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
2/3 cup water
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup dark rum
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1 Combine butternut squash, water, maple syrup, rum, and nutmeg in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender, about 15 minutes.
2 Remove butternut squash from saucepan using a slotted spoon and transfer to a serving dish, reserving liquid in the saucepan. Continue simmering liquid until reduced and thickened, 5 to 10 minutes; pour over butternut squash.