Candied Squash - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 squash
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. brown sugar
2 Tbsp. dark corn syrup
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
2 Tbsp. water

Preparation

Boil whole squash in a deep kettle 15 minutes.
Drain, split and remove seeds.
Peel; cut into chunks.
Melt butter in a heavy pan.
Stir in sugar, syrup, nutmeg and water.
Add squash and toss well; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Then uncover for 5 minutes or until tender.
Makes 4 servings.