A delightful banitsa made with sweet butternut squash, sugar, and spices, wrapped in flaky phyllo dough. Enjoy it warm or cooled, perfect for any occasion.
1: Peel, de-seed and shred your squash.
2: Add squash, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla to a large bowl and mix well.
3: Mix butter and oil and brush your phyllo sheets; spread squash mixture, then roll 2 sheets, butter the roll and then swirl.
4: Repeat the same process 7 times as you wrap them around.
5: Brush the whole pie again and bake in a preheated oven at 400 F for about 50 mins or desired crispness.
6: Optionally sprinkle some powdered sugar and enjoy warm or cooled.