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Cider-Glazed Butternut Squash with apple cider, brown sugar, ginger, bouquet garni & a touch of Southern Comfort. Simply Sated
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Cider-Glazed Butternut Squash

Recipe adapted from Southern Living: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/glazed-butternut-squash. ---------------- Sweet Potatoes can be substituted for Butternut Squash
Course Vegetable Side Dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Author Susie Gall

Ingredients

  • 1 butternut squash or sweet potatoes approximately 2 pounds total
  • ¾ cup apple cider
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1- teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon Bouquet Garni rosemary, thyme & sage good substitutes
  • 2 tablespoons Southern Comfort or bourbon - optional
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  • Garnish:
  • 1- tablespoon fresh sage chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried sage, optional
  • ¼ cup Fresh Gourmet Honey Roasted Pecan Pieces or toasted pecans - chopped

Instructions

  1. Bring cider, butter, brown sugar, salt, pepper, ginger, Bouquet Garni & Southern Comfort together in a large non-stick skillet.
  2. Peel and cut squash or sweet potatoes into 1 inch cubes and add to cider mixture in the skillet.*See notes for link on how to cut butternut squash.
  3. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat. Simmer on low, stirring occasionally 25 minutes.
  4. Uncover and cook 5-10 minutes more or until liquid has thickened and squash is fork tender.
  5. *Note: If the squash is fork-tender, but the sauce has not thickened, remove squash and set aside while the glaze continues to thicken.
  6. Pour Glaze over squash to serve.
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  8. Optional:
  9. Sprinkle with sage and/or pecans.
  10. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

*How-To cut Butternut Squash link: http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-peel-and-cut-butternut-squash-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-65196