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Butternut Squash, Coconut, and Ginger Muffins

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Single muffin with a craggy sugared top against a white background.
Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Sue Li

Like the best possible Morning Glory muffins, but with grated butternut squash instead of carrot. Butternut squash season starts in early fall. Look for very firm and heavy squash with fresh-looking stems. The skin should be smooth and unblemished. Size doesn’t make a difference in flavor, but squash with long necks are generally easier to peel and break down.

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