Colonel Sanders' Transparent Squash

Ingredients

• 3 cups acorn or Hubbard squash
• 1 teaspoon mace
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 2 cups water
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Cut the squash in cubes about 3/4 or 1 inch in size. Sprinkle on the mace and salt. Add sugar, butter, and water, which should completely cover the squash. Simmer slowly until the squash appears transparent and has taken in the butter and the sugar.

Source: 1964 booklet published by Colonel Sanders