Maple-braised Butternut Squash With Fresh Thyme

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 3 -3 1/2 lbs butternut squash, cut lengthwise in half, peeled, seeded, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 1/4 cups low-salt chicken broth
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or more)

Recipe

• 1 melt butter in heavy large deep skillet over high heat. add squash; sauté 1 minute. add broth, syrup, thyme, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; bring to boil. cover, reduce heat to medium, and cook until squash is almost tender, 8 to 10 minutes. using slotted spoon, transfer squash to large bowl. boil liquid in skillet until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. return squash to skillet. cook until tender, turning occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes. season with more pepper, if desired.