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Spiced Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar Butter Sauce

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A wonderful and simple way to prepare acorn squash by using the microwave and broiler. With just enough spices and a brown sugar butter sauce, this recipe will please the entire family.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole Acorn Squash, Cut In Half With Seeds Removed
  • ½ cups Water
  • Salt
  • Nutmeg
  • Cinnamon
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter, Divided Into Single Tablespoons
  • 6 Tablespoons Brown Sugar

Preparation

Preheat oven on HIGH-Broiler.

Pour water in a microwavable casserole dish large enough to accommodate the squash. Place the acorn squash flesh side down in the dish and microwave for 15 minutes. Remove from the microwave carefully because the dish will be hot. Remove the acorn squash and transfer to a baking sheet with the flesh side facing up.

Place a small pat of butter in each half and rub the entire flesh-sided surface. Any remaining butter should be left in the middle of the squash. Sprinkle the squash with salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Finally, sprinkle between 2 to 3 tablespoons of brown sugar around the rim of each squash half and allow the remaining sugar to join the butter in the center (this will be your brown sugar sauce).

Broil on high heat for 5 minutes. You should see parts of the rim of the squash showing some caramelization. If not, broil for an additional 3 minutes. Remove from heat and enjoy!

Note: This recipe is not overly sweet or spicy. The sugar and spices merely enhance the wonderful natural flavor of the squash. If you prefer a sweeter and spicier acorn squash, just add more sugar and/or seasonings according to your liking.

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TitoSheindlin on 1.4.2010

I’ve made these quite a few times & they are always delightful. My children even love BNSquash this way!

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BluebonnetGal on 10.13.2009

Can’t wait to try this one! Perfect for fall!

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La Dame on 10.12.2009

My 9 y/o daughter asked to have this for her birthday meal last year.. this year she asked to have a box of acorn squash for christmas! This is a awesome recipe! thanks for sharing!

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Trish in MO on 10.12.2009

Right into my recipe box you go! I’ll get my crew to like acorn squash yet!!

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