Spiced Butternut Squash Sorbet Recipe

Name: Spiced Butternut Squash Sorbet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 2-pound butternut squash; 1 cup sugar; 2/3 cup water; One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced; One 3-inch cinnamon stick; 8 peppercorns; 5 whole cloves; 1/2 nutmeg, finely grated; 3/4 cup apple cider; 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Servings: persons

One 2-pound butternut squash
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup water
One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
One 3-inch cinnamon stick
8 peppercorns
5 whole cloves
1/2 nutmeg, finely grated
3/4 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon maple syrup

1
Preheat the oven to 400.
2
Cut the squash in half lengthwise, scoop out and discard the seeds, and place on a baking sheet, cut-side down.
3
Pour about 1 cup water around the squash and bake until the squash is tender when pierced with a knife, about 45 minutes.
4
(Check the water halfway through baking; if it has evaporated, add some more.)
5
Remove the squash from the oven and set aside to cool.
6
Once the squash is cool, scoop out the flesh and put in a blender.
7
Meanwhile, combine the sugar and 2/3 cup water in a small saucepan.
8
Cook, stirring gently with a wooden spoon, until most of the sugar is dissolved.
9
Brush down the sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush and bring to a simmer.
10
Add the ginger, cinnamon, peppercorns, cloves and nutmeg.
11
Cover and simmer gently for 2 minutes.
12
Remove from the heat and let cool, uncovered.
13
Pour the cooled syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into the blender.
14
Discard the spices.
15
Add the cider and maple syrup and blend until smooth.
16
Freeze the mixture in an ice cream machine according to manufacturer's directions, then transfer to an airtight container and put in the freezer to harden, at least 3 hours.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 2-pound butternut squash, 1 cup sugar, 2/3 cup water, One 2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced, and more.

Yes, Spiced Butternut Squash Sorbet falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

Spiced Butternut Squash Sorbet

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