Butternut Squash with water

2 pounds butternut squash peeled and chopped into medium dice 2 tablespoons sugar 5 tablespoons butter 1 small onion chopped 1 quart water * 1 each cinnamon[...]

2 tablespoons olive oil 3 shallots , halved lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (3/4 cup) 1 (1 3/4 lb) butternut squash, peeled, halved[...]