ACORN SQUASH & BOURBON BUTTER

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Make and share this Acorn Squash & Bourbon Butter recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs acorn squash
1 cup apple cider
1/4 cup Bourbon
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground
1/2 teaspoon allspice, ground
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half crosswise; remove seeds.
  • Place squash, cut side down, in a shallow baking dish or pan.
  • Add water to dish to depth of 1/2 inch.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain and cool slightly.
  • Scoop out pulp, discarding shells.
  • Place pulp in container of an electric blender or food processor.
  • Process until smooth, stopping once to scrape down sides.
  • Combine pulp, cider and bourbon in heavy saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, and cook for 35 minutes, stirring often.
  • Stir in brown sugar and remaining ingredients.
  • Cook 10 minutes or until mixture reaches spreading consistency.
  • Serve with biscuits, english muffins or toast.
  • Can also be served as a relish with pork or ham.
  • Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 15.6, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 26.5, Protein 1.2

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