candied acorn squash rings
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Acorn squash is the only winter squash I have ever made. I guess I should try other ones. But, this one is plenty good! Choose from two toppings. Original recipes from Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook 1978. Tweaked by me.
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prep time
30 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 medium acorn squash
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup soft butter or vegetarian replacement
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- TOPPING VARIATION
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup maple flavored syrup
- 1/4 cup soft butter or vegetarian replacement
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
How To Make candied acorn squash rings
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Step 1Rinse whole squash; dry. Prick skin with a fork, all over. Place in large baking dish, and cook in microwave oven for about 10 minutes, or until soft. Let stand 5 minutes.
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Step 2Preheat stove oven to 350°F. Cut acorn squash in half, remove seeds and any stringy material from the insides. Discard seeds & ends of squash. Slice into 1 inch slices.
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Step 3Return slices to baking dish. Season very lightly with salt. Combine brown sugar and butter. Spread on squash slices.
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Step 4Bake, uncovered, in oven for 15-20 minutes, basting occasionally.
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Step 5VARIATION: Mix maple flavored syrup, spices, and butter, (no brown sugar), together in a glass measuring cup. Microwave for 15 seconds. Pour over squash slices. Follow step #4.
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Category:
Vegetables
Diet:
Vegetarian
Tag:
#Healthy
Keyword:
#winter squash
Keyword:
#acorn variety
Keyword:
#Butter or substitute
Keyword:
#Topping Variation
Keyword:
#brown sugar or maple syrup
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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