Squash Compote
Comments: This compote is eaten hot with meat.
It is delicious with pork and lamb.
It will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator.
'Giraumont' belongs to the squash family.
Servings: 6
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 10-pound [5 kg] 'giraumont'
  • 2 cups [500 ml] water
  • 4 tablespoons [60 ml] butter
  • 2 cups [500 ml] sugar
  • 1 teaspoon [5 ml] ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 ml] ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 ml] ground clove
  • Pinch of salt
  • Cut 'giraumont' in 4 inch [10 cm] cubes.
  • Peel and seed.
  • In a large casserole, mix 'giraumont' and water, cover casserole and cook for approximately 30 minutes or until tender when pricked with a fork.
  • Drain if necessary.
  • Add butter; mix well.
  • Arrange in a 2-inch [5 cm] deep baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with sugar, ginger, cinnamon, clove and salt.
  • Bake in a preheated 325°F [160°C] oven for 45 minutes.