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Roasted Acorn Squash And Braised Pears

Roasted Acorn Squash And Braised Pears

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 pounds acorn squash, peeled, halved, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch rough dice (4 to 5 cups)
  • 3 tablespoons clarified butter, melted, plus 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup small-diced red onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
  • 2 red bartlett pears, cut into 1/2-inch rough dice (about 2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock or canned low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • In a medium bowl, toss squash with clarified butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Transfer squash to prepared baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes, or until golden and fork-tender. Remove from oven and set aside at least 5 minutes.

  • In a small saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add onions, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper and cook until onions are soft, about 2 minutes. Add pears and chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes or until barely tender. Stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Remove from heat. (You don't want to cook pears too long; you want them to retain their shape.)

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine roasted squash, rosemary, and braised pears with their cooking liquid. Toss gently to combine. Serve warm.

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