Spiced Winter Squash Butter

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== Description ==
== Ingredients ==
* 3 medium acorn or other winter squash 
* ½ cup thawed undiluted concentrated apple juice 
* 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 
* ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 
* ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg 
* ¼ teaspoon ground ginger 
* 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 400 °F. 
# Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds and stringy pulp. 
# Place squash, cut sides down, in a pan. 
# Cover and bake at 400 °F 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.
Category:Native American Appetizers
Category:Spread Recipes
Category:Acorn squash Recipes
Category:Squash Recipes