CANDIED ACORN SQUASH

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Delicious side dish! No longer than 15 minutes prep AND cooking time. Buttery and sweet. Almost as good as dessert! A must-try!

Provided by MINKCHAN

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
¼ cup butter, divided
¼ cup packed brown sugar, divided

Steps:

  • Place both halves of the squash cut side up on a microwave-safe plate or dish. Put 2 tablespoons of butter, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar into the cavity of each half.
  • Cook for 8 to 10 minutes in the microwave on full power. Rotate the squash a couple of times to ensure even cooking. When the flesh is soft, scoop out soft flesh with the sugar and butter, and place it in a bowl. Mash it a little to blend the ingredients. Serve in a bowl, or your could even serve it in the shells.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 89.3 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

MXMaruxio 0616
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This was a great recipe! The squash was perfectly cooked and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kapoto Idanah
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I'm not a big fan of acorn squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The candied glaze made the squash sweet and flavorful, and the texture was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


seemi's kitchen
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The squash was tender and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Jevon Tyson
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This was a great recipe! The squash was perfectly cooked and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Olamide Owolabi
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I loved this recipe! The squash was so tender and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Raika
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would use less maple syrup next time.


Shehzal Studio Audio & Video House
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my squash turned out mushy and the glaze was too sweet. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Tremer offical
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. The squash was perfectly cooked and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Asomah Dora
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I love this recipe! The squash is so tender and flavorful, and the glaze is to die for. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Arturo Cruz
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The squash was tender and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


African Amputee Beautiful Models
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I've never been a big fan of acorn squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The candied glaze made the squash sweet and flavorful, and the texture was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.


afrin imly
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This candied acorn squash recipe was a hit with my family! The squash was perfectly tender and caramelized, and the maple syrup glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


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