Spiced Squash Butter

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Ingredients

  • 3 medium acorn or other winter squash (about 3 pounds)
  • 1/2 cup thawed apple juice concentrate, undiluted
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds and stringy pulp. Place squash, cut sides down, in a jelly-roll pan. Cover and bake at 400° for 1 hour or until tender. Cool. Scoop out pulp to equal 3 cups. Place pulp in a blender or food processor; process until smooth.
  3. Combine pureed squash, apple juice, and the remaining ingredients in a large saucepan or Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 months.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

476 kcal 24% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8g 16% DV
Total Fat 14.6g 19% DV
Carbs 96.5g 35% DV
Fiber 30.7g 100% DV
Sugar 27.1g 54% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 123.8mg 5% DV
Potassium 872.5mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 7.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 8.2mg 9% DV
Calcium 508.8mg 39% DV
Iron 11.2mg 62% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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