WINTER SQUASH BRAISED IN CIDER

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Here, sweet delicata squash is braised in cider with balsamic vinegar and rosemary. The amount of the herb may seem like a lot, but it mellows out in the cooking and gives the squash an unmatched savoriness.

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 pounds delicata or butternut squash
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons finely chopped rosemary
4 cups unfiltered apple or pear cider
Salt
1 teaspoon balsamic or apple cider vinegar, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Peel squash, halve lengthwise, and remove seeds with spoon. If using delicata, slice into half-moons 1/2-inch thick; if using butternut, dice into 1/2-inch chunks.
Melt butter in a 12-inch skillet over low heat until foamy. Add rosemary, and cook over medium heat to flavor butter, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Add squash, cider, and 1 teaspoon salt. If squash is not covered by cider, add water to cover.
Bring to a simmer, and cook until squash is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes. Remove squash to a plate. Cook cider mixture until it has reduced to a glaze, stirring frequently, 5 to 10 minutes. Add squash back to skillet. Cook until just warmed through. Sprinkle with vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to warm serving bowl, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 175, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 701 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams