Maple Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe: A Sweet Touch to Your Feast

When the crisp autumn air sets in, it's time to embrace the flavors of the
season. Try this delicious maple-roasted butternut squash recipe that combines
the natural sweetness of butternut squash with the rich, caramel notes of maple
syrup.

Servings: 4 people

Author:

Prep Time
10 minutes

Cook Time
30 minutes

Total Time
40 minutes

Course:

Side Dish

Cuisine:

American

Keywords:

Fall flavors Autumun side dish Maple-roasted butternut squash

🧂 Ingredients

1 medium-sized Butternut squash

peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons Maple syrup
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1 teaspoon Sea salt
½ teaspoon Black pepper
1 tablespoon Fresh thyme

chopped
½ cup Pecans

roughly chopped
¼ cup Cranberries

dried
¼ cup Goat cheese

crumbled

Instructions

1 Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or
aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
2 In a large bowl, combine the butternut squash cubes, maple syrup, olive oil, sea
salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme. Toss until the squash is evenly coated with
the mixture.
3 Spread the coated butternut squash cubes in a single layer on the prepared
baking sheet. Make sure they have some space between them to allow for even
roasting.
4 Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and roast for 25-30 minutes or
until the squash is tender and caramelized around the edges. Give the pan a
gentle shake or stir the squash halfway through to ensure even browning.
5 Remove the roasted butternut squash from the oven and let it cool for a few
minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and the squash
to firm up slightly.
6 If desired, you can add the optional additions to enhance the flavors and
textures of the dish. Sprinkle the pecans, dried cranberries, and crumbled goat
cheese over the roasted butternut squash before serving.