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~ honey nut acorn squash ~

Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

I made these beautiful squash as one of my sides for Thanksgiving and were and they were an absolute hit at the feast. Enjoy!

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ~ honey nut acorn squash ~

  • INGREDIENTS ARE FOR 1 SQUASH. DOUBLE INGREDIENTS FOR EACH ADDED SQUASH YOU MIGHT USE.
  • 1 md
    acorn squash
  • 1/8 c
    honey
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1 Tbsp
    raisins - optional
  • 1 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • salt
    & fresh ground black pepper

How To Make ~ honey nut acorn squash ~

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degree F. Split your squash in half, from stem to point at the other end. Place the squash face up in a shallow casserole dish. Leave seeds and membrane. Bake for 45 minutes or until tender.
  • 2
    Remove squash from oven and once cool enough,, scoop out the seeds and membrane. In a small dish, mix the honey, butter Worcestershire sauce, nuts and raisins.
  • 3
    With a pastry brush, brush the inside and rim of squash with honey mixture. and divide the nuts and raisins between the halves. Sale and pepper. Bake for another 10 - 12 minutes or until glazed and golden.
  • 4
    Serve hot. They make a pretty presentation.
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