How to Roast Squash and Pumpkin
A simple recipe that will tell you how to roast squash and pumpkin to be used in all kinds of recipes like side dishes, soups, stews, baking and more!
Ingredients
- 1 squash or sugar pumpkin
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cut the squash or sugar pumpkin in half, then scrape out the seeds and stringy bits.
- Place each half into a baking dish, cut side up (like in the pictures), then add some water to the bottom of the pan.
- Add 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp brown sugar into the centre of each half of squash.
- Cover each squash side in aluminum foil.
- Bake for 1-2 hours. Some take longer than others depending on the density of the squash. Check them at the 1 hour mark to see if the flesh is soft and easy to scrape. You may need to add more water to the bottom of the dish.
- After roasting, scrape the roasted squash from the skin, then purée it along with the butter and sugar.
- Now enjoy as a side dish or use the cooled purée in your baking.