ACORN SQUASH BAKED IN BUTTER AND MAPLE SYRUP
We love acorn squash and this is a fantastic way to prepare it. Once baked, the acorn squash is tender and tastes similar to a sweet potato casserole. Dip bites of squash into the sweet and buttery sauce. Yum!
Provided by Jane Whittaker
Categories Vegetables
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- 1. Wash squash, prick all over with tines of a fork 7 or 8 times. Cook in the microwave until they start to soften. This will speed both prep and baking time.
- 2. Slice squash lengthwise.
- 3. Scoop out seeds.
- 4. Spray a baking pan with nonstick spray and put about 1/2 inch of water in it. Place the squash, cut side up, in a prepared pan. Put 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons maple syrup in each squash. Sprinkle salt and pepper over all.
- 5. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 1 hour 15, minutes, or until fork-tender. Baste squash every 20 minutes.
MAPLE-GLAZED ACORN SQUASH
With a maple syrup and brown sugar glaze, this squash becomes pleasantly sweet. This is comfort food-easy to prepare and a tasty pairing with a pork entree. -Nancy Mueller, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Scoop out and discard seeds from squash. Place cut side down in a 13x9-in. baking dish; add water. Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes. , If necessary, drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. Combine syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger and salt; pour into squash halves. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes or until glaze is heated through. ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH BUTTER AND BROWN SUGAR
This easy baked acorn squash with butter and brown sugar is perfect for fall. Cut the squash in half, scoop out the insides, then bake with a little butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup.
Provided by Elise Bauer
Categories Side Dish Acorn Squash Squash Thanksgiving Winter Squash
Time 1h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Remove from the oven, cool a bit, and serve: When done, remove the squash halves from the oven. Spoon any buttery sugar sauce that has not already been absorbed by the squash over the exposed areas. Let cool for a bit before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 66 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 3 g, ServingSize Serves 2 to 4, depending on how much squash you like to eat., UnsaturatedFat 0 g
BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH SPICY MAPLE SYRUP
Make and share this Baked Acorn Squash With Spicy Maple Syrup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Candie Yoder
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees.
- Split the squash into thirds and remove the seeds.
- Cut a slice off the bottom of each piece so that it sits evenly, skin-side down, in a 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish.
- In the hollow of each piece, place 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg to taste. Bake in the heated oven until fork tender, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.6, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 7.2, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 12.1, Protein 1.2
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