Auntie Barbs Candied Squash Recipe 55 Food

CANDIED WINTER SQUASH

Steps:

• Scrub squash, cut in half, and remove seeds.
• Place cut side up in a large roasting pan.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients.
• Spoon mixture into squash halves.
• Cover squash with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
• Spoon sugar mixture over squash, leave uncovered, and bake another 20 minutes, or until squash is tender.

AUNTIE BARB'S CANDIED SQUASH RECIPE - (5/5)

Steps:

• Cut the squash in half and de-seed. Bake at 400 or approx. 1 hour (cooking time will vary with the size of the squash) or until both the rind and the squash are soft. Remove from the oven and allow to cool long enough to handle comfortably. Scoop the baked squash from the rind into a large blender or food processer and add the butter and brown sugar. Blend until thoroughly mixed and pour or spoon into a greased baking dish. Return to the oven just long enough to lightly brown the top.

CANDIED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Place both halves of the squash cut side up on a microwave-safe plate or dish. Put 2 tablespoons of butter, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar into the cavity of each half.
• Cook for 8 to 10 minutes in the microwave on full power. Rotate the squash a couple of times to ensure even cooking. When the flesh is soft, scoop out soft flesh with the sugar and butter, and place it in a bowl. Mash it a little to blend the ingredients. Serve in a bowl, or your could even serve it in the shells.

CANDIED ACORN SQUASH SLICES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Cut each half crosswise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. Arrange squash in a shallow baking pan; cover with foil. Bake until just tender, 25-30 minutes. , Combine sugar and butter; spread over squash. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer, basting occasionally.

DULCE DE ZAPALLO - CANDIED SQUASH IN SPICED SYRUP

Steps:

• Wash the squash well, slice it open and remove all the seeds and membranes.
• Cut the squash into medium sized pieces and place them in a large pot with the chunks of panela and spices.
• Add the water and bring to a boil over medium heat, boil for about 30 minutes with the lid on.
• Uncover and simmer for about 1 hour or until the syrup thickens.
• Remove from heat and serve warm with a slice of fresh cheese.

CANDIED SQUASH

Steps:

• 1. Steam squash until tender and drain. Heat oil in large skillet and add squash, sugar, salt and pepper. Mix and cook over medium heat to keep from burning. Stir from the bottom often until all juice is cooked out. Serve while hot.

CANDIED SQUASH --- YUM YUM!!!

Steps:

• 1. Wash your 4 medium squash.
• 2. Place squash and other ingredients together.
• 3. Get a 2 qt. saucepan with lid, and put 1/2 cup of water and a stick of butter. Place pan on med-high heat.
• 4. Place 1 to 1-1/2 cups of light brown sugar (depends on how sweet you like it). Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla flavoring.
• 5. Take your squash and cut the ends off, but, don't peel. Cut squash about 1/2 inch slices.
• 6. Add squash to saucepan and stir about twice, to mix the sugar, vanilla and butter on squash.
• 7. Let your water and other ingredients come to a slow boil. Turn your burner to low.
• 8. Place lid on saucepan, and cook for about 20 minutes, or, until squash is tender but not mushy.
• 9. Take a slotted large spoon, and dip out the squash into a bowl. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- While I was posting this recipes, I set and ate the whole bowl. And being a diabetic, my sugar count will be sky high. BUT, is was SOOOOO GOOOOOOD!!!!