Hasselback butternut squash with sage

Hasselback butternut squash with sage

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Ruby Goss

Ruby Goss

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"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 👌
Preparation
20 min
Baking
50 min
Resting
0 min

Ingredients

2Servings
MetricImperial
6⅔
sage leaves
41⅔ g
clarified butter
tbsp
maple syrup
salt
sea salt (for serving)

Utensils

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

Nutrition per serving

Cal228
Fat21 g
Protein2 g
Carb8 g
  • Step 1/5

    Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F. Peel butternut squash, slice in half, and remove the seeds.
    • 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

    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.
    • 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

    Heat the clarified butter in a saucepan and cook until completely melted and warmed through. Add maple syrup and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
    • 41⅔ g clarified butter
    • tbsp maple syrup
    • salt
    • pepper
    • saucepan
    • rubber spatula

    Heat the clarified butter in a saucepan and cook until completely melted and warmed through. Add maple syrup and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Step 4/5

    Place sage leaves between the butternut squash slices and brush both halves with some of the clarified butter mixture.
    • 6⅔ 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

    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!
    • 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!

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    Hasselback butternut squash with sage

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