Ingredients

1/4 cup maple syrup

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into cubes

Large pinch chile powder

1 delicata or acorn squash (1 and 1/4 pounds), seeded and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rings

Preparation

Heat oven to 425 degrees.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine syrup, butter, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and chile powder. Simmer for 3 minutes. Toss mixture with squash.

Spread squash in a 9-by-13-inch pan or on a large rimmed baking sheet.

Roast for 15 minutes. In a small bowl, toss scallions and remaining 1 teaspoon oil. Scatter over squash; keep roasting about 20 minutes more.