Roasted Acorn Squash with Butter, Brown Sugar and Pecans
This is the only way I ever make Roasted Acorn Squash. I just can’t “ruin” acorn squash with any other filling.
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This is the only way I ever make Roasted Acorn Squash. I just can’t “ruin” acorn squash with any other filling.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dishes & Veggies
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 acorn squash
- 4 tablespoons butter (softened, divided)
- Dash of salt
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
- Cut squash in half, using a very sharp, sturdy knife. Using a spoon, scrape out the seeds and stringy part of each half until the inside is smooth.
- Use a sturdy metal spoon to scrape out the seeds and stringy bits inside each squash half, until the inside is smooth.
- Place the squash halves cut side up in a roasting pan. Pour 1/4 inch of water over the bottom of the pan to prevent the squash from burning or drying out.
- Rub a tablespoon of butter into the insides of each half. Sprinkle with a little salt if you are using unsalted butter.
- Combine brown sugar and pecans. Put half this mixture into the center of each half. Put half of the remaining butter (1 tablespoon) into each half.
- Bake for about an hour to an hour 15 minutes, until the tops of the squash halves are browned, and the flesh is very soft and cooked through.
- It’s difficult to overcook squash, as it gets better with more caramelization.
- Remove from oven, then spoon the sauce over exposed areas of the squash: Let the squash cool for about five minutes before serving.
Notes
A little cinnamon may be sprinkled on the top of each cavity, if desired.
Photo credit: (c) Can Stock Photo / bhofack2
