Maple Cinnamon Hasselback Delicata Squash
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These Maple Cinnamon Hasselback Delicata Squash by KitchConfidante are elegant and easy! The soft skin of delicata squash is edible when roasted, which means no peeling! Serve it as a side dish or as part of your favorite salad, for a simple dish fancy enough for the holidays. Not to mention, its packed with flavor from Simply Organic dried herbs and spices!
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For the Delicata Squash
ingredients
- 3 delicata squash (about 3 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
For the Maple Cinnamon Glaze
ingredients
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Simply Organic Rosemary
- 2 Simply Organic Cinnamon Sticks
- 1/4 teaspoon Simply Organic Ground Cinnamon
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F with a rack placed in the upper third of the oven.
Step 2
Halve the delicata squash lengthwise and use a spoon to remove and discard the seeds. Rub the skin and flesh of the delicata squash with olive oil and season on both sides with salt and pepper. Place in a baking dish cut side down and roast for about 10 minutes, or until it is just starting to become soft and a paring knife easily inserts to about 1/4-inch.
Step 3
While the squash is softening in the oven, make the glaze. Combine the maple syrup, olive oil, sherry vinegar, rosemary, cinnamon sticks, and ground cinnamon into a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until it is just thick enough to coat a spoon. Lower heat to keep warm.
Step 4
Remove the squash from the oven and let it cool slightly before handling. Transfer the squash to a cutting board and make thin slices crosswise into the squash, but without cutting all the way through. I like to place two chopsticks on either side of the squash and use that to guide my knife from cutting all the way.
Step 5
Place the squash back into the baking dish. Strain the glaze and give the squash a brush before returning to the oven. Continue roasting for about 20 more minutes, basting about every 5 minutes, until the squash is tender.
Step 6
Serve on its own or with a simple salad, topped with nuts and your favorite toppings.