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Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Butter Recipe

Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Butter Recipe

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  • Author: Bertha
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking

Description

Delight in the sweet and savory flavors of Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple Butter. This simple yet elegant dish makes a perfect side or even a light meal on its own. The tender acorn squash is roasted to perfection, then filled with a luscious maple butter mixture that enhances its natural sweetness.


Ingredients

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Ingredients:

  • 1 medium acorn squash
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup, divided
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425ºF.
  2. Prepare the acorn squash: Cut the acorn squash in half, scoop out the seeds and membranes, and place cut side up on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt.
  3. Add butter and maple syrup: Place a pat of butter and drizzle 1 tablespoon of maple syrup in the cavity of each squash half.
  4. Roast the squash: Roast for 15 minutes, then baste with the melted maple butter mixture. Roast for an additional 25-35 minutes until the flesh is soft and browned.
  5. Serve: Remove from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes, and then serve.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 230mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg