Note from Ricardo
For 1 1/2 cups of coarsely mashed cooked squash, roast a small butternut squash, cut in half and seeded, cut side down, at 375°F (190°C) for about 45 minutes or until tender.
Ever notice the amber syrup that pools under pan-roasted butternut squash? The gourd packs a sugary punch that blends well in savoury and sweet foods. In this case, we harvested the flesh to take coffee cake—buttery, cinnamon-laced streusel included—to the next level.