3 butternut squash empanadas Recipes

olive oil, divided, butternut squash (about 2 lb), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces, dried thyme, salt, freshly ground pepper, butter, divided, chopped onion, all-purpose flour, divided, milk, ground nutmeg, shortening, salt, ice water

vegetable oil, divided, cubed peeled baking pumpkin or butternut or kabocha squash, onion, chopped, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, turmeric, currants , softened 10 minutes in hot water to cover, easiest pie dough or 3 sheets frozen store-bought pie dough, egg, slightly beaten