acorn squash baked in butter and maple syrup
When acorn squash became plentiful in the fall, my mom would fix this frequently, and no wonder, they are delicious but so easy to fix. Sometimes she would put brown sugar and butter in, or do like in the picture and use maple syrup and butter, either way, they are yummy.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
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!
prep time
10 Min
cook time
1 Hr 30 Min
method
Bake
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 medium acorn squash
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 8 tablespoons real maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon each, salt and pepper
How To Make acorn squash baked in butter and maple syrup
Test Kitchen Tips
Depending on the size of your acorn squash, microwaving times will vary. Ours took 5-6 minutes to soften.
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Step 1Wash 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. -
Step 2Slice squash lengthwise.
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Step 3Scoop out seeds.
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Step 4Spray 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.
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Step 5Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 1 hour 15, minutes, or until fork-tender. Baste squash every 20 minutes.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Category:
Vegetables
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#butter
Keyword:
#maple syrup
Keyword:
#Acorn Squash
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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