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acorn squash

Recipe by
Beverley Williams
San Antonio, TX

My family loves this squash. For diabetics you can use Splenda brown sugar.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For acorn squash

  • 1
    acorn squash
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, melted
  • 4 Tbsp
    brown sugar, divided
  • 2 tsp
    cinnamon, divided

How To Make acorn squash

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2
    Cut squash in half and clean out the seeds.
  • 3
    Cut each half in half so that squash is quartered.
  • 4
    Place the squash pieces skin side down on a large baking pan.
  • 5
    Brush each piece generously with the butter.
  • 6
    Sprinkle each evenly with the brown sugar. One Tbsp on each piece.
  • 7
    Sprinkle each with the cinnamon. 1 tsp on each.
  • 8
    Cover with foil.
  • 9
    Bake for 20 minutes or until tender.
  • 10
    Serve immediately.
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