Instructions: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Split the squash into thirds and remove the seeds. Cut a slice off the bottom of each piece so that it sits evenly, skin-side down, in a 9- by 13-inch glass baking dish. In the hollow of each piece, place 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg to taste. Bake in the heated oven until fork tender, about 45 minutes.

Serves 6.

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