Delicata is my new favorite squash, and I’m disappointed it took me so long to try it! This delicata squash with brown sugar recipe was really simple to prepare, and it turned out so delicious and flavorful. We all loved this easy squash recipe and thought it paired nicely with herb pork chops with caramelized shallots, a harvest salad, and Duchess baked potatoes.

Delicata Squash with Brown Sugar

Ingredients:

2 delicata squash, cut in half lengthwise, then scoop out the seeds
4 tbsp butter
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
2 tbsp brown sugar

How to Make Delicata Squash with Brown Sugar

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Add ¼ inch of water to a large 9×13-inch baking dish.

Cut the squash in half lengthwise, then clean out the seeds with a spoon.

Rub the butter equally into each squash half. Season with a touch of sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, then sprinkle each half equally with the brown sugar.

Place the squash in the prepared baking dish, then cover with foil.

Place the pan into the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until tender.

Remove the foil, then turn the oven to broil and cook for a few minutes or until the sugar starts to caramelize. Watch it carefully so it doesn’t burn.

Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Enjoy.

Delicata Squash with Brown Sugar and Butter

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 35

Total Time: 40

Course: Sides

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

9x13-inch baking dish

Ingredients

2 Delicata squash cut in half lengthwise then scoop out the seeds
4 tbsp butter
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste
2 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Add ¼ inch of water to a large 9x13-inch baking dish.
Cut the squash in half lengthwise, then scoop out & discard the seeds with a spoon.
Rub the butter equally into each squash half. Season with a touch of sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, then sprinkle each half equally with the brown sugar.
Place the squash in the prepared baking dish, then cover with foil.
Place the pan into the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until tender.
Remove the foil, then turn the oven to broil and cook for a few minutes or until the sugar starts to caramelize. Watch it carefully so it doesn't burn.
Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Enjoy.

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13 Comments

Hi Pam, I’ve never tried this squash but it does sound very tempting and so easy to make! Happy Veterans Day 🙂

That looks so good Pam! I tend to shy away from squash because they can be so hard to cut into. But I love them!
xo Kris

I do not know delicata at all but I have a squash ready to be eaten here and I will try that recipe with it, sounds good to to me. Thanks. Have a good day. Diane

It sounds wonderful!
Have a lovely week,dear!

I have never had delicata squash before.. but this makes me want to run out and buy it today!!!
Congrats to the two winners!!!

Never had this squash before but heard it’s good. I love how you prepared it.

I would definitely be tempted to just eat all of those halves for dinner.

I am happy it is fall and it is squash season. Like you I love baking the squash with brown sugar or maple syrup.

I can easily finish the whole one! Yum!

This my favorite way to make squash. Your’s looks delicious.

Delicata is one of my favorites too. I usually cook it in the microwave: smear with Smart Balance and sprinkle with seasoned salt or Mrs. Dash no salt seasoning. I use a square pyrex pan with a little water in the bottom and a plate balanced over the top – saves on plastic wrap which I do not like to put in the microwave.