Roasted Butternut Squash

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   Preheat oven to 450AF.

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   Line 2 baking trays with Parchment paper... Do not use foil or cooking spray, the squash will burn

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   The fun part...: Peel both squash with a good, strong and sharp knife and remove seeds and seed pulp.

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   Cube squash in chunks no larger than an inch.

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   Too big and it won't cook well, too small and it may burn.

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   Generally I cut them into 3/4 inch cubes roughly.

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   season lightly with salt and pepper.

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   Put these in a large bowl for the next steps

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   in microve safe measuring glass, combine butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract and heat until butter is melted.

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    You may also substitute pure maple syrup for the brown sugar, which is also very tasty

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    Pour butter mixtuire over the cubed squash, and stir until evenly covered, then pour onto the lined baking trays

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    Bake at 450 for 45 minutes, turning the squash occassionally until the squash is very tender begins to carmelize.

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    The carmelization is absolutely key here.

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    Don't be afraid to extend the baking time to achieve it if necessary

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    Place in a serving dish and wait for the accolades.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.