Description
Sweet and Spicy Roasted Acorn Squash is a caramelized dish with a sweet-and-spicy glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Acorn Squash (1½–2 pounds)
- 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, softened
- 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar (light or dark)
- Salt, to taste
- Cayenne Pepper, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash and dry the squash, then slice it in half lengthwise along the ribs. Scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp with a spoon.
- Place both halves cut-side up on a lined baking sheet. Spread the softened butter over the flesh, then sprinkle with brown sugar, salt, and a pinch of cayenne.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the squash is fork-tender and the glaze is caramelized and bubbly. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
- Serve hot. Spoon any melted glaze from the center over the flesh before eating.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 Squash
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg