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Brown sugar and rum Squash Toast

The kind of Caribbean plate you make on repeat. brown sugar and rum, a proper crisp, and a finish of fresh herbs.

4.6 from 1,572 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Brown sugar and rum Squash Toast
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the brown sugar and rum elements, and pat the squash dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the butternut squash and crisp until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the allspice and the rest of the brown sugar and rum flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the baby potatoes along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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