Meet your new favorite fall side dish! My roasted delicata squash with a maple sage glaze. The squash is packed with sweet and savory flavors and roasted until tender and golden. Tastes just like autumn on a plate!
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If you're looking for the perfect winter squash recipe, you've found it. My maple roasted squash pairs perfectly with roast turkey, sirloin steak bites , or your favorite chicken recipe. It's a breeze to make, and even better, you can make it ahead of time for stress-free holiday hosting.
One thing I learned during testing it is that I am not a fan of using parchment paper. I started that way, but ditched it.
While I thought it would make for an easier clean up and less chance of the garlic burning, what I found was that it prevented the squash from caramelizing.
📖Why My Recipe Works
- Edible Skin - No need to peel the squash. Delicata squash has thin, edible skin that crisps up in the oven, so you get great texture.
- Sweet and Savory Flavor - Garlic, fresh sage, butter, and maple syrup come together for a cozy mix of sweet and savory. It's rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced!
🧾Ingredient Notes
- Delicata Squash - Substitute with acorn squash or peeled butternut squash.
- Butter - Swap with olive oil or vegan butter for a dairy-free version.
- Garlic - You can also use ½ teaspoon garlic powder or roasted garlic.
- Maple Syrup - Substitute with honey, agave nectar, or brown sugar.
- Fresh Sage - You can use a teaspoon of dried sage, or fresh thyme or rosemary.
⏲️How to Make Roasted Delicata Squash
- Half-moon slices roast evenly, flip easily, and just look better on the plate than cubes or wedges. Aim for ½-inch thickness for the perfect tender bite.
- Warm the butter slightly before mixing in sage, garlic, maple syrup, and seasonings. Then toss to fully coat the squash slices.
- Flip the squash halfway through roasting so both sides cook evenly. You'll know the squash is done when the edges are crisp and the centers are tender.
👩🏻🍳Jen's Top Tip
Don't crowd the squash slices. Make sure they have enough space on the baking sheet to fully roast. If it's too crowded, they might steam instead of roasting.
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Roasted Delicata Squash with Maple Sage Glaze
Ingredients
- 2 medium delicata squash
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon fresh sage minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Slice off both ends, then cut each squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon and slice into ½-inch thick half-moons.2 medium delicata squash
- Mix the butter, maple syrup, minced garlic, sage, salt, and pepper. Toss the squash slices in a large bowl with the mixture.3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 Tablespoon maple syrup, 1 Tablespoon fresh sage, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 2 cloves garlic
- Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the edges are golden and the squash is tender.
Notes
- Do not peel the squash; the skin is edible.
- Store leftover squash in an airtight container and refrigerate or up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350°F for 6-8 minutes to crisp it up.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
Sammie says
It was delicious!
B says
So good!
Belle says
This was so good. I thought it might be too sweet but it turned out just right.