Hasselback butternut squash with sage

Name: Hasselback butternut squash with sage
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 1 butternut squash; 20 sage leaves; 0.5 cup clarified butter; 1 tbsp maple syrup; salt; pepper; maple syrup (for serving); sea salt (for serving)

Based on 11 ratings

Ruby

Editor

“Sweet pumpkin and earthy sage are a winning flavor combination. This recipe for a Hasselback-style butternut squash, as much a tasty side or beautiful center piece, is inspired by a recipe in Bon Appetit. Before you think it—don't be put off by the seemingly finicky slicing, we're going to guide you through it. With sage leaves neatly tucked in between the slices and basted in clarified butter and maple syrup, you've got all the earthy, woody flavor of the golden days before winter. You can leave the skin on if you like the chewy texture, but peeling it will mean the basting glaze will penetrate better and create lovely crispy edges. Enjoy!”

Difficulty

Easy 👌

min.

Preparation

min.

Baking

min.

Resting

Ingredients

Servings:-6+

1	butternut squash
20	sage leaves
125 g	clarified butter
1 tbsp	maple syrup
	salt
	pepper
	maple syrup (for serving)
	sea salt (for serving)

Metric

Imperial

How-To Videos

How to prepare butternut squash

Utensils

2 ovens
cutting board
knife
skewer
baking sheet
saucepan
rubber spatula
pastry brush

Nutrition per serving

Cal
228

Protein
2 g

Fat
21 g

Carb
8 g

Step 1/5
- 1 butternut squash
- oven
- cutting board
- knife
Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F. Peel butternut squash, slice in half, and remove the seeds.
Step 2/5
- skewer
- baking sheet
To help you slice in the Hasselback style, place two skewers on either side of the butternut squash halves – this will prevent your knife from cutting all the way through. Slice thinly and repeat the process for the other half, then transfer both butternut squash halves to a baking sheet.
Step 3/5
- 125 g clarified butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- salt
- pepper
- saucepan
- rubber spatula
Heat the clarified butter in a saucepan and cook until browned and foamy. Add maple syrup and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4/5
- 20 sage leaves
- pastry brush
Place sage leaves between the butternut squash slices and brush both halves with some of the clarified butter mixture.
Step 5/5
- maple syrup (for serving)
- sea salt (for serving)
- oven
Bake in the oven at 200°C/400°F for approx. 50 min., or until the butternut squash is soft and browned on the edges. Baste the butternut squash with the clarified butter mixture approx. every 10 min during the baking time. Remove from the oven and serve on a large plate with a drizzle of maple syrup and some sea salt. Enjoy!