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The Best Cozy Roasted Delicata Squash with Maple Pecan Crumble

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This cozy roasted delicata squash with maple pecan crumble is a simple yet elegant fall side dish. Tender caramelized squash is topped with a crunchy, sweet pecan-oat crumble, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday feasts.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium delicata squash (about 1.5 pounds total)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, divided
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup chopped raw pecans
  • ¼ cup rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Wash the delicata squash thoroughly. Cut off the stem end and bottom tip, then slice in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and stringy bits. Slice each half into ½-inch thick half-moons.
  3. In a large bowl, toss the squash slices with olive oil, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, salt, and black pepper until well coated.
  4. Arrange the squash in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring pieces are not overlapping.
  5. Roast for 15 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, make the crumble: In a small bowl, combine pecans, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add cold butter cubes and cut in with a pastry cutter or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces.
  7. After 15 minutes, remove the pan from the oven. Flip each piece of squash. Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the squash. Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons maple syrup over everything.
  8. Return to the oven and roast for another 10-15 minutes, until squash is tender and easily pierced with a fork, and crumble is golden brown and fragrant. If crumble browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
  9. Let rest on the pan for 5 minutes before serving.
  10. Serve warm, spooning any fallen crumble back on top.

Notes

Don’t skip flipping the squash halfway through for caramelized edges. Keep an eye on the crumble as it can burn quickly. Use cold butter for the crumble. Avoid overcrowding the pan to ensure proper roasting. Let squash come to room temperature before slicing for easier cutting.

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Keywords: delicata squash, maple pecan crumble, roasted squash, fall side dish, vegetarian, gluten-free option

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