On Tue, 15 Oct 2013 15:17:50 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Mon, 14 Oct 2013 23:15:33 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> > > wrote:
> >
> >> > I bought whole butternut squash a few days ago (on sale for .79/lb).
> >> > I just split it down the middle, scooped out the seeds, coated with
> >> > olive oil, then put it face down on a foiled cookie sheet for 75
> >> > minutes in a 350F oven. Came out browned and delicious!
> >>
> >> I tried something like that before but cut it in slices. We didn't like
> >> it.
> >> Just no flavor. Maybe I got a bad squash?
> >
> > Try seasoning it next time.
>
> Pretty sure I used salt and pepper but I don't think they achieved
> caramelization.

I bake mine for way less than 75 minutes so I use at least 400°, 425 F
is even better. Caramelisation happens where the squash and the pan
meet, so don't forget to turn them.

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