Roasted Butternut Squash Maple (Printable)

Golden butternut squash glazed with maple syrup and spices, finished with fresh herbs and nuts for a cozy fall dish.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium butternut squash (approximately 2 lb), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Glaze & Seasoning

02 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish (optional)

08 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or thyme
09 - 2 tablespoons toasted pecans or walnuts

# How to Make:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine butternut squash cubes with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, sea salt, and black pepper, tossing until evenly coated.
03 - Spread the coated squash evenly on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring pieces are not crowded.
04 - Roast in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the squash is caramelized, golden, and tender when pierced with a fork.
05 - Transfer the roasted squash to a serving dish; garnish with fresh herbs and toasted nuts if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The edges get caramelized and crispy while the insides stay silky, creating a texture that surprises you every bite.
  • It's genuinely easier to make than it looks, and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen when you didn't.
  • One pan, minimal cleanup, and it pairs beautifully with almost anything on your table.
02 -
  • Don't skip turning the squash halfway through—the side that touches the pan gets the best caramelization, and both sides deserve that treatment.
  • If your squash is still firm after 30 minutes, give it another 5; oven temperatures vary, and there's no harm in waiting for tenderness.
03 -
  • Let your oven fully preheat before adding the squash—the extra heat in those first few minutes is what creates those caramelized edges everyone loves.
  • Buy squash that's already peeled if you're short on time; it costs a bit more but means you can have this on the table even faster.

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