Comments on: How to Peel a Butternut Squash http://simplysugarandglutenfree.com/how-to-peel-a-butternut-squash/ Fabulous Food Made Healthier - gluten-free and refined sugar-free Fri, 24 May 2013 14:54:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Kelsey http://simplysugarandglutenfree.com/how-to-peel-a-butternut-squash/#comment-8666 Kelsey Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:49:52 +0000 http://newsite.simplysugarandglutenfree.com/?p=1948#comment-8666 forgot to mention – you stab the squash with a fork a few times before you pop it in the oven.

]]> By: Kelsey http://simplysugarandglutenfree.com/how-to-peel-a-butternut-squash/#comment-8665 Kelsey Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:44:18 +0000 http://newsite.simplysugarandglutenfree.com/?p=1948#comment-8665 Sticking the squash in a 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes before peeling helps the peeling go easier. Just in case that helps anyone! It also helps the cubing go slightly easier as well.

]]> By: Mary Leuzinger http://simplysugarandglutenfree.com/how-to-peel-a-butternut-squash/#comment-2135 Mary Leuzinger Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:41:17 +0000 http://newsite.simplysugarandglutenfree.com/?p=1948#comment-2135 Thanks! Like other Americans, I rarely cooked with winter squash or pumpkin. However, after spending 3 months in Tasmania, I realized that Australians love their curcubits & decided to investigate! I bought a local cookbook and became enamoured with all kinds of pumpkin/squash soup.

Then, in returning to the USA, I was disappointed that big groceries only carried butternut and acorn squash, so I started my hunt for other varieties. While searching I found your very helpful article on peeling. Another helpful idea for many recipes is to peel and chunk pumpkin, then microwave for about 5 minutes to create a mash that can be used in many recipes (and stored).

I’ll be checking your blog from now on.

]]> By: Amy http://simplysugarandglutenfree.com/how-to-peel-a-butternut-squash/#comment-2018 Amy Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:05:41 +0000 http://newsite.simplysugarandglutenfree.com/?p=1948#comment-2018 @mom23, Oh, wow. That sounds delicious. I’ve grated squash before to use in cakes but never for pancakes. And what a very healthy alternative! Thanks for sharing that.

]]> By: mom23 http://simplysugarandglutenfree.com/how-to-peel-a-butternut-squash/#comment-2016 mom23 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:18:56 +0000 http://newsite.simplysugarandglutenfree.com/?p=1948#comment-2016 We eat squash a lot… my kids love it, especially my youngest. We use a lot of delicata, spaghetti, sweet dumpling, acorn and butternut.
Once you peel the butternut, try shredding it in a food processor, then tossing by handfuls onto a hot cast iron griddle or frying pan with some duck fat or other safe fat. Mash it down a little, let it cook for about 8-10 minutes until it starts to caramelize, then flip it and cook the other side. Viola! Instant butternut squash pancakes, sweet, crunchy…we eat as is, or toss some spinach, peppers and goat cheese on to make mini pizzas etc. They ware wonderful!

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