HUBBARD SQUASH

   Ingredient Insight from the BigOven Food Dictionary

See also squash.

Hubbard squash is a large winter squash marked by a distinctive bumpy hard shell that ranges in color from dark green to bright orange. Its yellow-orange flesh has a slightly grainy texture and tastes sweet. It can be served mashed, puréed or used in chunks, or it can be puréed and used in pies. Hubbards are available September through March and can be stored in a cool place for up to 6 months; once cut, it should be refrigerated.

 

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