Maple Pecan Glazed Butternut Squash

Ingredients

• 2 butternut squashes, similar in size
• 3 Tablespoons light olive oil
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon finely ground black pepper
• 1 Tablespoon minced parsley (optional)
• 3 Tablespoons chopped pecans
• 4 slices of thick-cut bacon or Tasso
• 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon maple flavor
• 2 cups light brown Dixie Crystals
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg