Maple Glazed Butternut Squash
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
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1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, quartered, and cut into 1/2-inch slices
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2/3 cup water
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1/4 cup maple syrup
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1/4 cup dark rum
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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.