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Baked Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar and Butter Baked Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar and Butter

54321 Based on 4 Reviews

Servings: 2 servings
Cook Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy

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1 acorn squash, cut in 1/2
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons maple syrup
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Scoop the seeds and stringy pulp out of the squash cavities and discard. In a small mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, syrup and salt and pepper, to taste. Rub the squash cavities and cut sides of the squash with the butter mixture and place them on a baking sheet, cut side up. Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork. Serve 1 half per person.

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54321

I made your acorn squash and loved it and I never had it be for and I well make it again.

By Lorraine Hoover on February 21, 2013

54321

never try that type of squash I let you know if it is any good watch you show everyday

By Ellen on January 13, 2013

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These are so good. I added 1/4 in of water to the bottom of the pan to make the skins tender. My husband loves them.

By B. McLaughlin on September 28, 2011

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Love this receipt. Just what you need on a rainy night,

By doris garis on September 16, 2011

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