Calabaza Delight

About this recipe

Calabaza Delight offers a sweet and spicy treat using fresh calabaza squash baked to perfection. Enhanced with brown sugar and warm spices, this dish serves as a comforting dessert perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 calabaza squash
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp salt

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Cut the calabaza squash in half and scoop out the seeds.

3. 3

   Place the squash halves in a baking dish with the cut side facing up.

4. 4

   Combine brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.

5. 5

   Fill each squash half evenly with the sugar mixture.

6. 6

   Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.

7. 7

   Bake covered for 45 minutes, then uncover and continue baking for 15 minutes until squash is tender.

8. 8

   Serve warm and enjoy.