The Strategy
When the autumn breeze starts to blow, there is nothing like the comforting smell of roasted squash warming the kitchen. A steady hand and a sharp knife make quick work of peeling and cubing the dense squash so it cooks evenly. Spacing the cubes nicely on the baking sheet ensures they get those sweet, caramelized edges rather than steaming in their own dampness.
Technique Summary
Prepping and roasting butternut squash alongside hearty root vegetables turns them golden brown and naturally sweet. Proper pan spacing is the secret to getting those delicious, crispy edges everyone fights over.
Chef’s Checkpoints
- Look for the squash edges to turn a deep, caramelized golden-brown while the centers look moist and soft.
- Feel the squash yield easily under the gentle pressure of a fork without falling apart into mush.