Easy Butternut Squash Puree

Why I Make This All Season Long

Once you try this homemade butternut squash puree, you’ll never buy another store-bought can again. I know I may sound a teensy bit dramatic, but it’s true! Made with minimal, inexpensive ingredients and easy to follow steps, this is sure to become your new favorite vegetable side dish recipe! This healthy squash puree calls for plenty of mouthwatering additions like maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and more!

When butternut squash is roasted to tender perfection and blended up with an array of warm, spiced, and sweet ingredients, try magic happens. Trust me, you’ll definitely want to lick the mixing spoon for this one.

If you just want the puree to taste like butternut squash and nothing else, that works too! Just omit all of the spices and maple syrup, and you’ll have a standard puree, ready to go for whatever recipe calls for like Apple Butternut Squash Soup.

With that being said, I like to use this spiced butternut squash not only in other recipes, but also as an appetizer sometimes! It may seem a bit out of the ordinary, but serving this spiced butternut squash puree for Thanksgiving with sourdough crackers is an interesting treat that’s usually a big hit.

How to Make Butternut Squash Puree

This recipe is so wonderfully easy! You won’t believe how simple it is to make homemade butternut squash puree. Like I said – you’ll never buy store-bought again!

1. Prep the Squash. Arrange the squash on a baking sheet in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil tossing to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Roast the squash. Roast the butternut squash in the oven until it’s tender and caramelized, approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
3. Puree. Transfer the roasted squash to a the bowl of a food processor. Add the maple syrup, butter, cinnamon and nutmeg. Process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
4. Enjoy! Serve immediately, and enjoy your new favorite fall recipe!

How To Store Leftovers

In an airtight container in the fridge, this puree will stay fresh for about 8-10 days! It’s a wonderful make ahead recipe if you’re planning a fall-inspired dinner party and want to save yourself some stress the day of.

How To Freeze Butternut Squash Puree

Let it adjust to room temperature first, then place it in an airtight container and pop it into the freezer, where it’ll stay fresh for up to 3 months. To enjoy later, just remove it from the freezer and let it thaw to room temperature.

What To Serve With Butternut Squash Puree

There are plenty of recipes that call for this butternut squash puree, like Butternut Squash Risotto! However, it’s also great as an appetizer or side dish. Pair it with Crostini or crackers if you plan on serving it as an appetizer or at a potluck. It’s great as a side dish when plated next to an entree like Easy Herb Roasted Chicken or your Thanksgiving Roast Turkey Recipe!