Candied Winter Squash
Ingredients
Scale
2 – 3 medium butternut, delicata, or banana squash
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons softened butter
1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons Rain’s Choice pure Vanilla Extract
Instructions
Scrub squash, cut in half, and remove seeds. Place cut side up in a large roasting pan.
In a mixing bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients. Spoon mixture into squash halves.
Cover squash with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Spoon sugar mixture over squash, leave uncovered, and bake another 20 minutes, or until squash is tender.
Patricia Rain is an author, educator, culinary historian, and owner of The Vanilla Company (www.vanillaqueen.com), a socially conscious, product-driven information and education site dedicated to the promotion of pure, natural vanilla, and the support of vanilla farmers worldwide. She also does culinary presentations for food professionals, cooking schools, trade shows, food fairs, and private groups, and is a regular radio and TV guest.
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