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candied acorn squash rings

(1 rating)
Cmom02 avatar
Recipe by
Sharon Colyer
@Cmom02
Louisville, KY

Acorn squash is the only winter squash I have ever made. I guess I should try other ones. But, this one is plenty good! Choose from two toppings. Original recipes from Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook 1978. Tweaked by me.

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For candied acorn squash rings

  • 2 md
    acorn squash
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 2/3 c
    brown sugar
  • 1/4 c
    soft butter or vegetarian replacement
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground nutmeg (optional)
  • TOPPING VARIATION
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    maple flavored syrup
  • 1/4 c
    soft butter or vegetarian replacement
  • 1/2 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground ginger (optional)

How To Make candied acorn squash rings

  • 1
    Rinse whole squash; dry. Prick skin with a fork, all over. Place in large baking dish, and cook in microwave oven for about 10 minutes, or until soft. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • 2
    Preheat stove oven to 350°F. Cut acorn squash in half, remove seeds and any stringy material from the insides. Discard seeds & ends of squash. Slice into 1 inch slices.
  • 3
    Return slices to baking dish. Season very lightly with salt. Combine brown sugar and butter. Spread on squash slices.
  • 4
    Bake, uncovered, in oven for 15-20 minutes, basting occasionally.
  • 5
    VARIATION: Mix maple flavored syrup, spices, and butter, (no brown sugar), together in a glass measuring cup. Microwave for 15 seconds. Pour over squash slices. Follow step #4.
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