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Winter Squash with Spiced Butter Bon Appétit | November 2012 by Victoria Granof Traditional Thanksgiving flavors (squash, cinnamon, butter) are given a beautiful Persian accent. The exotic spiced butter is also a treat mixed into couscous. Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings Spiced butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 tablespoon crushed dried rose petals (optional) 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin Kosher salt Squash: 4 pounds assorted small winter squash (such as acorn, kabocha, or delicata) Kosher salt 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds Ingredient info: Dried rose petals are available at Middle Eastern markets and kalustyans.com. For spiced butter: Mix all ingredients except salt in a small bowl until lime juice is incorporated. Season with salt. Cover;