CANDIED SQUASH --- YUM YUM!!!

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I saw this recipe and was curious how it would turn out. I was pleasantly surprised! It's got a nice, sweet vanilla flavor. Next time I may add a few chopped pecans for some extra crunch. This a super easy side dish!

Provided by Bobby (*_*)

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 qt saucepan with lid
1 stick butter/margarine
1/2 c water
1 to 1-1/2 c light brown sugar
1 Tbsp vanilla flavoring
4 medium squash, washed and ends off, don't peel!!

Steps:

  • 1. Wash your 4 medium squash.
  • 2. Place squash and other ingredients together.
  • 3. Get a 2 qt. saucepan with lid, and put 1/2 cup of water and a stick of butter. Place pan on med-high heat.
  • 4. Place 1 to 1-1/2 cups of light brown sugar (depends on how sweet you like it). Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla flavoring.
  • 5. Take your squash and cut the ends off, but, don't peel. Cut squash about 1/2 inch slices.
  • 6. Add squash to saucepan and stir about twice, to mix the sugar, vanilla and butter on squash.
  • 7. Let your water and other ingredients come to a slow boil. Turn your burner to low.
  • 8. Place lid on saucepan, and cook for about 20 minutes, or, until squash is tender but not mushy.
  • 9. Take a slotted large spoon, and dip out the squash into a bowl. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- While I was posting this recipes, I set and ate the whole bowl. And being a diabetic, my sugar count will be sky high. BUT, is was SOOOOO GOOOOOOD!!!!

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