Maple Butternut Squash With Sage Butter

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   Preheat oven to 400F.

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   Place rack in lower third of oven.

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   On large baking sheet with sides, arrange squash in even layer.

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   Season with salt and pepper.

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   Drizzle syrup over squash.

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   Cover tightly with aluminum foil.

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   Bake for 30 to 45 minutes or until squash is tender.

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   Uncover and bake for 30 minutes longer or until juices have cooked away.

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   Stir and cook for about 10 minutes longer or until squash is glazed with syrup.

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    Leave squash in chunks or mash into coarse puree.

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    In small saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat.

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    Simmer until butter begins to foam up, then continue cooking, swirling pan, until butter turns nutty brown, about 1 minute longer.

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    Add sage and remove from heat.

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    Pour sage butter over mashed squash.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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