• 1 (1¾ pound) butternut squash
• Cooking spray
• 4 tsp maple syrup, divided
• 1 tsp margarine, divider

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
   
   
2. Cut squash 1 inch above bulb; save stem section for another use. Cut bulb in half lengthwise. Remove and discard seeds and membranes. Place squash halves, cut sides up, on a broiler pan; place 2 tsp maple syrup and 1/2 tsp parve margarine in each squash half.
   
   
3. Bake at 375 degrees F for 1 hour or until the squash is tender, brushing cut sides with syrup mixture every 20 minutes.

Yield: 2 servings. Serving size: 1 squash half