WINTER SQUASH
J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
SEASONALITY | • | • | • | • | • | • | • |
STORAGE TIPS
- Winter squash will store at room temperature for at least a month.
- Store for several months in a cool (50-55 degrees) and dry location.
CULINARY TIPS
- 1 lb of trimmed raw squash equals 2 cups cooked squash.
- Boil or steam 1-2 cubes for 15-20 minutes. You can peel before or after cooking, but let it cool first.
- Mash cooked squash with butter.
- Add chunks to stews and soups.
- Cut in half carefully lengthwise, scoop out the seeds. Place flesh down in a baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 30- 60 minutes depending on size.
- Butternut squash are a good substitute for pumpkins in pie.
- Add butter and maple syrup or brown sugar to bake squash.
- Cook squash chunks along side roasting meats