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Maple Brown Sugar Baked Acorn Squash

Libby with Lemony Thyme
Acorn Squash says fall and winter are just around the corner. Their sweet nutty flavor warms the heart.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 Lg. or 2 mini Acorn Squash
  • 2 Tbl. butter softened
  • 2 Tbl. brown sugar
  • 2 Tbl. maple syrup
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cut acorn squash in half and scoop out seeds and stringy squash.
  • With a sharp knife, score inside of each squash in a criss cross pattern, about 1/2" deep.
  • Season squash cavities with salt and pepper.
  • Combine butter, brown suqar, and maple syrup and divide equally between squash halves coating the insides.
  • Place squash cut sides up in a shallow baking dish and add about 1/4" water to pan.
  • Bake for about 1 hour, less for mini's, slightly longer for larger squash.
  • Baste with the sugar butter sauce at 10 min. intervals.
  • Squash are done when the flesh is very soft.
  • Let cool before serving.