Sweet Meat Squash Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 medium Sweet Meat Squash (about 3 to 4 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey (to enhance natural sugars)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (balances sweetness)
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (optional, adds subtle depth)
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (for added crunch and nutty notes)
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins (for bursts of tartness)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (to amplify sweetness and aroma)
• Zest of 1 orange (adds a bright citrus contrast)