Honey Roasted Squash Recipe

Ingredients

5 lb. mixed winter squash

1 piece ginger

1/4 c. honey

2 tbsp. unsalted butter

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

Preparation

Step 1Preheat oven to 450 degrees, and position rack in middle of oven. Line a jelly-roll pan with foil. Cut each squash in half and scoop out seeds and fibrous flesh from inside. Then cut each half in half again and transfer cut side up to the prepared pan.Step 2Thinly slice ginger and then slice again into thin matchsticks and set aside. In a small saucepan, stir together honey, butter, ginger, and 1/4 cup water. Cook over medium heat until mixture comes to a simmer. Brush over squash and drizzle any remaining mixture on top. Sprinkle salt over squash.Step 3Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour, turning and basting squash every 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown and fork-tender. (Add a few tablespoons of water to pan as squash roasts if it seems to be burning.)Step 4Place squash on a serving dish and drizzle evenly with pan juices.