Simple Baked Acorn Squash
Elevate your autumn meals with this 'Simple Baked Acorn Squash' recipe, a delightful combination of natural sweetness and aromatic spices. Featuring tender acorn squash brushed with olive oil and baked to perfection, each half is filled with a tempting mix of brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt and pepper for balance. The addition of water in the baking dish creates gentle steam, ensuring melt-in-your-mouth softness, while the caramelized topping adds irresistible richness. Ready in just over an hour, this easy recipe is perfect as a comforting seasonal side dish or centerpiece for fall gatherings. Whether paired with roasted meats or enjoyed solo, this acorn squash dish is a simple yet impressive way to savor autumn’s bounty.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 acorn squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Rinse and dry the acorn squashes. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut each acorn squash in half from stem to tip.
Scoop out the seeds and stringy parts from the center of each squash half using a spoon.
Place the squash halves cut side up in a large baking dish.
Brush each squash with olive oil, coating the cut surface and the inner cavity evenly.
Sprinkle the brown sugar and drizzle maple syrup into each squash cavity.
Season each half with salt, pepper, and ground cinnamon for an added flavor boost.
Add about 1/2 cup of water to the bottom of the baking dish to help steam the squash and prevent burning.
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the squash is tender and easily pierced with a fork.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm as a delicious side dish alongside your favorite autumn meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
655 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.4 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.4 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1208 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.6 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1829 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
