CANDIED ACORN SQUASH
Categories Vegetable Appetizer Thanksgiving Vegetarian Quick & Easy
Yield 4 people
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- From WeMadeABlog.com: Start by cutting your squash in half. The nib on top can be extremely difficult to cut through. I don't really have a good technique for working around it, but be aware of it. You probably want to orient the squash so the nib is the last thing you cut through because your knife will get stuck. Once you halve it, take a spoon and scoop out the seeds and the stringy bits. Then take a knife and score the squash. Make a big pound sign (#) in the middle going from edge to edge. This helps the squash cook and lets the butter and maple syrup seep in. Now that you have four, scored halves. Lightly season with salt and pepper. This dish is very sweet, the salt and pepper helps to balance the dish. After the salt and pepper, sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon all over the fleshy part of the squash. Don't go nuts, you are adding maple syrup next. Just make sure there is an evenly distributed layer of brown sugar and cinnamon. About a tablespoon of each per half. Next, cut a 1/4-inch thick slab of butter and place in the middle of the squash. Take your maple syrup and make a ring around the butter. One ring is all you need unless you want to serve as a dessert, which is completely doable if you'd like. Now that you have all your ingredients together on your squash, pop it in the microwave. Yes, the microwave. You could do it in the oven but it takes over an hour and you have a good chance of burning it. The microwave takes 30 minutes tops. Set it for 15 minutes, check it, then another 15 minutes. The squash will come out hotter then your menopausal aunt and the liquid will be scalding like her drunken verbal abuse, so be careful. Serve as is. There is no point in serving people less than a half because the juice will spill out and that's the crux of the deliciosity. From WeMadeABlog.com
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Shoaib Ali Shah Official
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover squash. The squash is candied to perfection and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Abiodun Ayokunle
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The squash was cooked perfectly and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Ronjeet Pahan
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The squash is elegant and delicious, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
gla glad
[email protected]I've tried many candied acorn squash recipes, but this one is by far the best. The squash is cooked perfectly and the glaze is out of this world.
Farida Nasim Butt
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover squash. The squash is candied to perfection and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Sadam Ali
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The squash was cooked perfectly and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
brenda bochaberi
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The squash is elegant and delicious, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Umar Tanha
[email protected]I've tried many candied acorn squash recipes, but this one is by far the best. The squash is cooked perfectly and the glaze is out of this world.
Ezatullah Michankhel
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover acorn squash. The squash is candied to perfection and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
King Himal
[email protected]I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a huge success. The squash was a beautiful golden color and the glaze was perfectly sweet and sticky.
Chase Mitchell
[email protected]This was my first time making candied acorn squash, and it turned out perfectly. The recipe was easy to follow and the squash was delicious.
Hamid Jamal
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The squash is always tender and flavorful, and the glaze is to die for.
Elaina Starnes
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The squash was so delicious and the glaze was the perfect complement.
Myin myat Myint myat
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The squash was cooked perfectly and the glaze was divine.
Ikram Jan
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out amazing! The squash was so flavorful and the glaze was the perfect touch.
Sharon Helm
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The squash was perfectly tender and the glaze was delicious.