Maple & Brown Sugar Roasted Delicata Squash

Here’s a cozy, crowd-pleasing recipe featuring the delicious and quite pretty Delicata Squash. Did you know you don’t need to peel them prior to cooking? This dish can be the main star in your dinner with some additional things like a sweet turkey sausage stirred in, or as a lovely side dish.

Ingredients

• 1 Delicata Squash
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Halve squash lengthwise, scoop out seeds, and slice into ¾-inch half-moons.
3. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
4. Toss squash in the mixture until evenly coated.
5. Spread on a foil-lined sheet pan and roast for 20–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.
6. Serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh sage or a sprinkle of sea salt. Feeling really fancy? Try hickory salt instead! You can sprinkle and toss shaved fontina or asiago cheese to amplify the nuttiness of this warm-hearted meal.