[header] How to freeze butternut squash [title] Prepare the squash. [step] Peel and cut the squash into your desired size. [substeps] Cut the squash in half and cut off both ends.
[header] How to freeze butternut squash [title] Prepare the squash. [step] Peel and cut the squash into your desired size. [substeps] Cut the squash in half and cut off both ends.
Just enough so that they aren't clumped together. Use a tennis ball to push out the flesh. Place the squash in a sterilized bowl and cover them with plenty of water. Allow the squash to sit, uncovered, for 30 minutes or overnight. The squash should be able to stand flat on its end. Use a sharp chef's knife with a smooth blade to shave off the outer peel. It is ready for freezing when the flesh is soft and mushy. [title] Cover the cut squash with olive oil and refrigerate the bowl.