Baked Acorn Squash
As the sweet aroma of maple syrup fills your kitchen, you'll know that these delectable Acorn Squash halves are nearly ready to be savored. A comforting blend of butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup meld with the tender flesh of the squash, creating a dish that's both elegant and cozy. With a golden crispness achieved under the broiler, this dish is perfect for sharing with loved ones, just like Aunt Winifred.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 whole Acorn Squash
- Kosher Salt To Taste
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 2 Tablespoons (to 3 Tablespoons) Brown Sugar
- Pure Maple Syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Halve each squash, then scrape out the seeds and stringy membranes. Place the halves, flesh side up, on a baking sheet and sprinkle each half with salt.
- Next add a generous tablespoon of butter to the center of each squash followed by 2 to 3 heaping tablespoons of brown sugar. Next drizzle squash with maple syrup.
- Pour 2 cups water in the bottom of the baking pan.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 30-45 minutes, or until squash is golden brown.
- In the last 5 minutes of baking, turn on the broiler and allow tops to get a little more brown and the butter/sugar mixture to bubble.
- Serve on a platter and share with Aunt Winifred.
Cook Time
1H15M
Prep Time
PT15M
Yield
6
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