ACORN SQUASH

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My grandmother used to make this and I loved it...Thought I would share it with you.

Provided by patricia taylor

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp light brown sugar
1 8.5 oz can crushed pineapple
pinch salt and ground pepper
2 medium acorn squash, halved, seeds and pulp removed
ground cinnamon, for dusting

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.Line a baking sheet with foil. Add the butter, brown sugar, pineapple and salt and pepper to a saucepan. Simmer on medium heat, while stirring, until syrupy, about 5 minutes. Place the squash on the baking sheet cut side up and spoon the pineapple mixture into the cavity. Brush any of the exposed squash with the mixture and dust with ground cinnamon.Bake until golden brown and tender, about 1 hour.

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