Step 2

Pre-heat oven to 375 °F.

Step 3

Cut the squash in half or quarters. Remove all fibers and seeds.

Step 4

Rub the squash thoroughly, using half the butter.

Step 5

Add sugar (or molasses) into the hollows of the squash.

Step 6

Sprinkle with the ground spices and salt.

Step 7

Divide the remaining butter into pieces and place on squash sections.

Step 8

Cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the size of the squash.

Step 9

Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.