Maple-Glazed Delicata Squash
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 delicata squash halved lengthwise, de-seeded, and cut into ¾-inch half-moon pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1½ tsp real maple syrup
- ½ tsp balsamic vinegar
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of garlic powder
- Pinch of paprika
- Pinch of dried thyme
- Dash of cayenne
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the delicata squash by cutting it in half lengthwise, removing and discarding the seeds, and slicing into ¾-inch half-moon pieces.
- Combine the olive oil, brown sugar, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, cinnamon, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to taste in a large bowl. Mix until well-combined.
- Add the sliced squash to the bowl and toss to coat each piece evenly.
- Lay the delicata squash in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet, reserving the bowl with the excess glaze for brushing later.
- Place into the oven to roast for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, and flip them over.
- Brush the squash pieces with the leftover glaze and return to the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with a bit of sea salt. Serve and enjoy.