2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, room temperature
¼ cup real maple syrup
2 tsp. orange zest
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. ground allspice
¼ tsp. cinnamon
¼ tsp. nutmeg
Fresh whole sweet potatoes or winter squash (acorn, butternut, etc.)
Prepare Maple Spice Butter by mixing all ingredients except sweet potatoes or squash. Refrigerate for up to three days before using. Prepare your choice of winter squash or whole sweet potatoes for roasting. Bake in oven preheated to 375 degrees for about 1 hour. Serve Maple Spice Butter spooned into hot roasted sweet potatoes or squash.
