Roasted Squash with Balsamic and Maple Glaze -- The Frugal Chef

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness with fewer calories.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a similar tang at a lower price.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Peel half a butternut squash and rub olive oil on it.

Season the squash with salt and black pepper.

Add fresh thyme leaves on top of the squash (dried thyme can be used instead).

Place the squash in the oven and roast for about 40 minutes.

In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter with 1 tablespoon of maple syrup.

Add 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar to the melted butter and maple syrup, and let it simmer until thickened.

After 40 minutes, check the squash; it should be almost cooked and tender enough to pierce with a knife.

Drizzle some balsamic vinegar over the squash and flip it over, allowing it to break if necessary.

Pour the remaining sauce over the squash and return it to the oven for another 10 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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