large butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1” cubes • medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks • medium yellow onion, quartered and separated into smaller chunks • garlic cloves • extra virgin olive oil • sea salt, plus more to taste • freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste • chicken stock • unsalted butter • real maple syrup • ground cinnamon • ground sage •