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Roasted Delicata Squash with Maple Syrup, Pecans, Cranberries

Side View Browned half moons of delicata squash with cranberries and pecans in a brown bowl with a silver spoon
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This roasted delicata squash recipe combines skin on sliced delicata squash with maple syrup, cranberries, and pecans.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium delicata squash (~ 1 1/2 lb), seeded and sliced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F.  Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or high heat parchment for easy clean up.
  • Slice the squash lengthwise.  Scoop the seeds out with a spoon and discard or save for roasting at another time. 
  • Cut squash in 1/2" slices (moon shaped).  Place in bowl and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Arrange squash in single layer on baking sheet and roast (uncovered) ~ 12 minutes. 
  • Flip delicata squash and drizzle with maple syrup. 
  • Roast an additional 10-12 minutes or until browning and tender.  
  • In the last couple minutes in the oven, add cranberries and pecans just to warm up.
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.  Happy eating!  Beckie

Notes

  • The maple syrup will begin to burn onto the aluminum foil if you put it on at the beginning.  This leaves a bitter taste so put the syrup on when you flip the squash the first time.
  • Want a snack?  Rinse and dry the squash seeds.  Toss with a touch of olive oil and a bit of salt.  Bake uncovered at 300F ~ 12-15 minutes or until crunchy and fragrant.

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