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Candied Acorn Squash
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
1
hour
hour
Total Time
1
hour
hour
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
-6
Author
Cathy Trochelman
Ingredients
1
medium acorn squash
2
Tbsp.
salted butter
2
Tbsp.
brown sugar
1/2
tsp.
cinnamon
1/2
tsp.
nutmeg
2
Tbsp.
chopped walnuts
Instructions
Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds and scrap clean.
Fill each half with 1 Tbsp. butter, 1 Tbsp. brown sugar, 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. nutmeg, and 1 Tbsp. 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 at 450 degrees 45 - 60 minutes or until fork tender.