Maple Squash Purée Recipe

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Ingredients:

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5 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded , and cut into 1-inch pieces (10 cups)
2 cups water
1 3/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
3 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into tbsp pieces
1/2 tsp black pepper

Directions:

Simmer squash in water with 1 teaspoon salt in a 5-quart pot (water will not cover squash), covered, until squash is very tender, about 15 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid, then drain squash in a colander.
Purée squash, syrup, and butter in batches in a food processor until smooth, adding reserved cooking liquid if purée is too thick. Transfer to a serving bowl and stir in pepper and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt.
Variations: Add crumbled bacon: Cook 6 bacon slices in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain, then crumble and sprinkle over purée.
Add 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger to purée along with pepper and salt.
Cooks' note: ·Add crumbled bacon: Cook 6 bacon slices in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain, then crumble and sprinkle over purée. ·Add 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger to purée along with pepper and salt.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	202.49 Kcal (848 kJ)
Calories from fat	38.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.32g	7%
Cholesterol	11.45mg	4%
Sodium	523.49mg	22%
Potassium	1000.99mg	21%
Total Carbs	43.08g	14%
Sugars	13.58g	54%
Dietary Fiber	5.7g	23%
Protein	2.9g	6%
Vitamin C	59.5mg	99%
Vitamin A	2.9mg	96%
Iron	2.8mg	16%
Calcium	150.8mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	56.37 Kcal (236 kJ)
Calories from fat	10.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.2g	7%
Cholesterol	3.19mg	4%
Sodium	145.73mg	22%
Potassium	278.65mg	21%
Total Carbs	11.99g	14%
Sugars	3.78g	54%
Dietary Fiber	1.59g	23%
Protein	0.81g	6%
Vitamin C	16.6mg	99%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	96%
Iron	0.8mg	16%
Calcium	42mg	15%

* 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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savory
bitter
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