Maple-Glazed Braised Butternut Squash Dessert

A warm and comforting dessert featuring tender butternut squash braised in a sweet maple and spice-infused liquid. Perfect served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

350 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£1.09/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

1Butternut Squash(Medium size, peeled, seeded, and cubed into 1-inch pieces)

£1.50

2tablespoonsUnsalted Butter

£0.25

0.5cupMaple Syrup(Pure maple syrup recommended)

£1.75

2tablespoonsBrown Sugar(Packed light or dark brown sugar)

£0.10

1Cinnamon Stick

£0.20

1Star Anise(Optional, adds a licorice flavor)

£0.30

1teaspoonVanilla Extract

£0.25

0.3teaspoonPinch of Salt

0.3cupWater

Total Cost

£4.35

£1.09 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.
In a stovetop safe braising pan or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat.
3.
Add the cubed butternut squash and toss to coat with the melted butter.
4.
Pour in maple syrup, brown sugar, water, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon stick, and star anise (if using).
5.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the pan tightly with a lid or aluminum foil.
6.
Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and braise for 25-30 minutes, or until the butternut squash is very tender and easily pierced with a fork.
7.
Remove the pan from the oven and remove the lid/foil. If there is too much liquid, place pan over medium heat on the stove top and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced into a glaze.
8.
Discard the cinnamon stick and star anise before serving.
9.
Serve warm, topped with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, or a sprinkle of chopped nuts (optional).

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (250g)

350 kcal / 1464 kJ

Carbs

65g

25% of RDA

Fat

10g

14% of RDA

Protein

4% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

6 g

20% of RDA

Sugar

45 g

50% of RDA

Sodium

100 mg

4% of RDA

Saturated Fat

6 g

30% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, you can use browned butter instead of regular melted butter.

Adjust the amount of maple syrup and brown sugar to your desired sweetness.

If you don't have a braising pan or Dutch oven, you can use a regular oven-safe pan and cover it tightly with foil.

The braised butternut squash can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stovetop Safe Braising Pan or Dutch Oven

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