Easy Spiced Butternut Squash Butter Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
1 hour, 20 minutes
Servings:
1 Cup
Ingredients
  • 1 medium butternut squash, halved lengthwise
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  2. Place the squash halves cut-side up in a roasting pan with 1 cup water.
  3. Roast until softened, 60 to 70 minutes.
  4. Scoop out seed pocket from each squash half and discard.
  5. Scoop squash pulp into a strainer basket set over a pot and pass through mesh.
  6. Add brown sugar, vinegar, and spices to squash pulp.
  7. Cook over low heat until excess moisture is removed and puree is thickened, about 20 minutes.
  8. Let cool before serving. Store leftover squash butter in an airtight container.