Makes about a dozen

Place sunflower kernels, maple syrup and salt into a food processor. Blend mixture until almost fully smooth, leaving just a bit of a crunchy texture but creamy enough to mold.

Next, very lightly oil a baking sheet. Using lightly wetted hands, grab some of the mixture and mold it into a cookie ball. Then place the cookie onto the baking sheet and, using your thumb, make a crater in the center to fill with “jam.” Continue until all the mixture is used.

Place the cookies in the oven and turn on the low broiler. Broil the tops of the cookie until they develop a light golden brown color. Remove from oven.

Now, create the jam by mixing together your roasted and mashed squash, maple syrup and salt. Spoon the jam into each cookie and garnish with some extra kernels.