This delicious easy-to-make squash recipe is from the Food Network Magazine, November 2009. Photo is by Marcus Nilsson.

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4 pounds of Butternut squash or Calabaza squash
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1/3 cup water
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Slice squash (of your choice) into thick wedges and remove the seeds. Place cut-side up in a large baking dish.

In a small bowl, combine the maple syrup, water, lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture over the squash and dot with the butter pieces.

Bake 20 minutes, then flip the squash over and bake until they caramelize and are tender when poked with a fork, approximately 45 additional minutes (basting halfway through the cooking time).

Makes 8 servings.