Candied Butternut Squash

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 pound(s) butternut squash cubed
• 1/3 cup(s) brown sugar
• 2 tablespoon(s) molasses
• 2 tablespoon(s) butter softened
• 1 teaspoon(s) finely shredded orange peel
• 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cloves
• brown sugar optional
• ground cloves optional
• orange peel curls optional

Preparation

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2. Scrub squash; halve lengthwise and remove seeds. Place halves, cut side up, in a large roasting pan. In a mixing bowl combine brown sugar, molasses, margarine or butter, orange peel, cinnamon, and cloves. Spoon mixture into squash halves. Bake, covered, in a 350 degree F. oven for 40 minutes.
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4. Stir brown sugar mixture; uncover and bake 15 minutes more or until squash is tender. Sprinkle with additional brown sugar and ground cloves, and garnish with orange peel curls, if desired. Makes 6 side-dish servings.