ORANGE-GLAZED ACORN SQUASH

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This recipe is from TASTE OF HOME. It is very easy to make and is so very tasty. The orange, lemon zest and spices give it a wonderful flavor. I added some spices and lemon zest to enhance the flavor.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium acorn squash
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cut squash in half lenghtwise; remove seeds and discard.
  • Place squash cut side down in a 13" x 9" oven-proof casserole dish.
  • Add hot water until there is about 1/2" of water in the casserole dish.
  • Bake, uncovered in preheated 350 F oven for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Stir in sugar, orange juice concentrate, nutmeg, cinnamon, orange zest, lemon zest, salt and pepper and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for 20 minutes or until just syrupy, stirring often, DO NOT BURN.
  • Drain water from casserole dish and turn squash cut side up.
  • Measure 4 tablespoons of orange glaze into each squash half.
  • Drizzle some orange glaze on edges of squash.
  • Return to oven and bake in preheated 350 F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until squash is tender.
  • If desired, serve with additional glaze.

Lukman Yahaya
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are always impressive. The squash is tender and flavorful and the glaze is perfectly caramelized. I highly recommend this recipe.


dzilli Ozzy
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I love this recipe! The squash is always cooked perfectly and the glaze is so delicious. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Ashiqu Ali
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This recipe is a keeper! The squash was so tender and flavorful and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


House Phone
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor of the glaze and the squash was perfectly tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Hafiz Khalil
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The squash was cooked perfectly and the glaze was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jazsmine Bland
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I'm not usually a fan of acorn squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The orange glaze was so flavorful and the squash was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Eden Rose
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I made this recipe last night and it was a huge hit with my family! The squash was perfectly tender and the glaze was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


istique siam
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This is one of my favorite acorn squash recipes. The glaze is so flavorful and the squash is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Khalifa Rasuli
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook acorn squash and this recipe is a winner! The orange glaze is a great way to add some sweetness and flavor to the squash. I will definitely be making this again.


Saad Zafar
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are always impressive. The squash is tender and flavorful and the glaze is perfectly caramelized. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nakyobe Deborah
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I love this recipe! The squash is always cooked perfectly and the glaze is so delicious. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Tompa Nupur
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This recipe is a keeper! The squash was so tender and flavorful and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Furaha Cizu
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor of the glaze and the squash was perfectly tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Majadul
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The squash was cooked perfectly and the glaze was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Maama Flavia
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I followed the recipe exactly and the squash turned out perfectly. The glaze was delicious and the squash was tender and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Gary G. Stevens
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I'm not usually a fan of acorn squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The orange glaze was so flavorful and the squash was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Aqsa Ahtisham
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I made this recipe for my Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge success! The squash was a beautiful golden brown and the glaze was perfectly caramelized. I highly recommend this recipe.


MY love Laborno
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This orange glazed acorn squash was a hit with my family! The squash was perfectly tender and the glaze was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.