Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  pounds        Butternut Squash
     1/2  cup           Boiling Water
   3      tablespoons   Butter
   1      tablespoon    Light Brown Sugar
     1/2  teaspoon      Salt
                        White Pepper to taste
     1/4  cup           Pecans -- chopped coarse
   1      tablespoon    Maple Syrup

Preparation:

Quarter squash; scoop out seeds and stringy portion; pare and cut into 3/4 to 1 inch cubes (about 4 to 5 cups). In a medium saucepan bring squash and water to a boil; cover and cook rapidly until squash in tender (about 10 minutes). Drain and mash with butter, sugar, salt and pepper. Turn into an 8" pie plate. Sprinkle with pecans and maple syrup. Broil until pecans are lightly browned.