Candied Butternut Squash Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 1/2 lb butternut squash cubed
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp molasses
2 tbsp butter softened
1 tsp finely shredded orange peel
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
brown sugar optional
ground cloves optional
orange peel curls optional

Directions:

Scrub squash; halve lengthwise and remove seeds. Place halves, cut side up, in a large roasting pan. In a mixing bowl combine brown sugar, molasses, margarine or butter, orange peel, cinnamon, and cloves. Spoon mixture into squash halves. Bake, covered, in a 350 degree F. oven for 40 minutes.
Stir brown sugar mixture; uncover and bake 15 minutes more or until squash is tender. Sprinkle with additional brown sugar and ground cloves, and garnish with orange peel curls, if desired. Makes 6 side-dish servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	254.21 Kcal (1064 kJ)
Calories from fat	34.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.84g	6%
Cholesterol	10.18mg	3%
Sodium	20.15mg	1%
Potassium	1318.98mg	28%
Total Carbs	58.2g	19%
Sugars	23.81g	95%
Dietary Fiber	6.95g	28%
Protein	3.46g	7%
Vitamin C	71.9mg	120%
Vitamin A	3.4mg	115%
Iron	3.9mg	22%
Calcium	191.6mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	69.74 Kcal (292 kJ)
Calories from fat	9.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.05g	6%
Cholesterol	2.79mg	3%
Sodium	5.53mg	1%
Potassium	361.83mg	28%
Total Carbs	15.97g	19%
Sugars	6.53g	95%
Dietary Fiber	1.91g	28%
Protein	0.95g	7%
Vitamin C	19.7mg	120%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	115%
Iron	1.1mg	22%
Calcium	52.5mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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