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Candied Acorn Squash

Candied Acorn Squash - baked with brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and walnuts. A simple, flavorful side dish that's perfect for the holidays!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 85kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

  • 1 medium acorn squash
  • 2 Tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds and scrap clean.
  • Fill each half with 1 Tablespoon butter, 1 Tablespoon brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1 Tablespoon chopped walnuts.
  • Place squash halves in a shallow baking dish and fill with enough water to cover the bottom of the dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 45-60 minutes or until fork tender.

Notes

Recipe Variations

  • Substitute maple syrup or honey for the brown sugar
  • Add cooked, crumbled bacon
  • Use pecans or almonds in place of walnuts
  • Add a sprinkle of cayenne for a sweet & spicy flavor combo
  • Substitute 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice for the cinnamon & nutmeg
  • Add a sprinkle of dried cranberries

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams | Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 33mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g