Spiced Winter Squash Butter

Three Sisters Cookbook


3 medium acorn or other winter squash (about 3 pounds)
1/2 cup thawed undiluted concentrated apple juice
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds and stringy pulp. Place squash, cut sides down, in a pan. Cover and bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour or until tender. Cool. Scoop out pulp to equal 3 cups. Place pulp in a blender or food processor; process until smooth. Combine pureed squash, apple juice, and the remaining ingredients in a large saucepan, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes or until thick, stirring frequently. Cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Will keep up to 2 months. Yield: 2 3/4 cups (1 tablespoon per serving) Nutrition per serving: calories 25, percent calories from fat 0%, sodium 3 mg, cholesterol 0 mg.

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