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Brûléed butternut

By Khanya Mzongwana
6
Easy
15 minutes
35–40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 medium butternuts, halved, seeded and scored
  • 1⁄2 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 100 g brown sugar
  • salt, to taste
  • 4 T canola oil

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 190°C. Rub the butternut with half the balsamic vinegar, half the sugar and the salt. Place on a baking tray, skin-side down, and roast for 35–40 minutes, or until cooked through.

2. Sprinkle the remaining sugar on the surface of the butternut and, using a blowtorch, caramelise the sugar until completely melted. Once the sugar cools slightly it will form a crunchy layer.

Cook's note: If you don’t have a blowtorch, place the butternut under your oven’s grill. Keep an eye on it so that the sugar doesn’t burn. Drench with the remaining balsamic vinegar and serve immediately.

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Photographs: Toby Murphy
Production and Recipes: Khanya Mzongwana
Food Assistant: Kate Ferreira