Carnival Squash

Baked Carnival Squash
Originally uploaded by Lynnylu.
1 carnival squash, halved and seeded
1 tbs. soft butter
3 tbs. brown sugar
1/4 cup of maple or Karo syrup or honey

Bake squash cut side down, adding a ¼ inch of water to dish and baking at 400º for 40-50 minutes or until tender. Scoop out and add butter and brown sugar to taste, then mash. Combine 1 tbs. soft butter, 3 tbs. brown sugar, and ¼ cup of syrup. Drizzle mixed ingredients over squash and bake for an additional 20 at 350º.

Microwave Directions: Cook squash cut side down in a microwave safe dish. Add ¼ inch of water and cook on high for approximately 10-15 minutes or until tender. Scoop out and add butter and brown sugar to taste, then mash. Combine 1 tbs. soft butter, 3 tbs. brown sugar, and ¼ cup of syrup. Drizzle mixed ingredients over squash and heat to serve.

Photo by Lynnylu taken with a Canon 5D, 50 mm lens and digitally enhanced with Photoshop CS2.