Acorn squash is a versatile vegetable that can be used in sweet and savory dishes. When roasted, it takes on a caramelized flavor that pairs well with the warm spices in this glaze. The glaze is made with a combination of vanilla extract, cardamom, maple syrup, and butter, which creates a sweet and aromatic coating for the squash. This dish is a perfect side dish for a holiday meal or a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
The article also includes recipes for two other glazed acorn squash dishes:
* **Brown Butter and Sage Glazed Acorn Squash Rings:** This recipe uses brown butter and sage to create a savory glaze for the squash. The combination of nutty brown butter and earthy sage is a perfect complement to the sweet squash.
* **Honey and Cinnamon Glazed Acorn Squash Rings:** This recipe uses honey and cinnamon to create a sweet and sticky glaze for the squash. The honey adds a touch of sweetness, while the cinnamon adds a warm and aromatic flavor.
All three of these recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So whether you're looking for a sweet or savory side dish, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll love.
ACORN SQUASH RINGS
Steps:
- Slice the squash into one and one half inch rings. Remove seeds and strings and place on buttered nonstick baking sheet. Top with remaining butter, season with salt and pepper and bake at 375 degrees for approximately 25 minutes, turning once, so that the squash is cooked through and still retains its shape. Serve with cranberry relish.
- TIP:
- VEGGIE SPAGHETTI
- Here's a great way to get your kids to eat squash! Just pierce the stem end of a spaghetti squash with a knife or metal skewer, and place on roasting sheet. Roast at 350 for about an hour, open, and create strands by pulling away the flesh with your fork. Serve with butter and Parmesan cheese or tomato sauce.
VANILLA AND CARDAMOM-GLAZED ACORN SQUASH RINGS
Acorn squash rings get the sweet treatment in this buttery recipe from "Fast, Fresh & Green," by Susie Middleton.Also try:Roasted Turnips and Pears with Rosemary-Honey Drizzle, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Orange-Butter Sauce
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- Using a large, sharp knife, halve squash lengthwise (through the stem end and the pointy end). Using a spoon, scrape out seeds and fibers. Place each half, cut side down, on a cutting board; slice off about 3/4 inch from each end and discard. Slice squash crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick half-rings. If desired, trim away any remaining fibers by running a paring knife around the inside of each half-ring. Place in an even layer on prepared baking sheet.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove pan from heat and add maple syrup, vanilla, and cardamom; stir to combine. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush squash pieces with a little less than half the butter mixture; season with salt. Turn and brush with remaining butter mixture, reserving a tablespoon. Season lightly with salt.
- Transfer to oven and roast for 12 minutes; rotate baking sheet. Using tongs, turn squash and continue to roast until browned and tender, 10 to 12 minutes more. Remove from oven and turn, using tongs, so that darker side is facing up.
- Reheat remaining tablespoon butter mixture over low heat; brush over squash and serve.
ROASTED SQUASH WEDGES
We used acorn squash for this recipe, but others, such as butternut or pumpkin, work just as well.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut squash in half through the stem end, and remove seeds. Cut each half into three wedges, 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick. Place wedges in a large roasting pan.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Toss squash with honey mixture. Roast squash, turning occasionally, until tender and golden brown, 35 to 45 minutes.
GLAZED ACORN SQUASH
Enjoy this glazed acorn squash that can be baked or slow cooked that's perfect for a side dish.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Cut each squash lengthwise in half; remove seeds and fibers. In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, place squash, cut sides up. Spoon 1 tablespoon maple syrup and 1 tablespoon whipping cream into each half.
- Bake uncovered about 1 hour or until tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 7 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g
ACORN SQUASH RINGS
Provided by Martha Stewart
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Cut the unpeeled squash crosswise into 1/2-inch slices; using a biscuit cutter slightly larger than the seed center, cut out the seeds from each ring and discard.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a heavy saute pan. Add the squash rings and brown on both sides, cooking until tender. Add the vinegar and continue to cook until squash starts to caramelize. Serve hot.
ROASTED ACORN SQUASH WITH CINNAMON BUTTER
A little bit of cinnamon goes a long way in the butter used to flavor this roasted side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss squash with oil; season with salt and pepper. Arrange on sheet, cut side down, and roast until easily pierced with a paring knife, 35 to 45 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, stirring, until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Immediately pour into a small bowl; stir in cinnamon. Place squash on a serving platter; top with cinnamon butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g
ACORN SQUASH WITH THREE TOPPINGS
The delicate, sweet taste of baked acorn squash pairs well with a variety of toppings.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Vegetarian Recipes
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Halve each squash lengthwise. Scoop out and discard seeds. Choose one of the three toppings, above; each makes enough for 4 halves. Brush cut sides of squash halves with 2 tablespoons melted butter (or oil, depending on topping); season generously with salt and pepper.
- Place halves, cut side down, on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until almost tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 30 minutes.
- Turn halves cut side up; dividing evenly, sprinkle with topping. Return to oven; continue baking until tender and browned, about 15 minutes more.
CHILI-ROASTED ACORN SQUASH
A hot oven and chili powder turn up the heat on sweet wedges of acorn squash. Leave the skin intact; once roasted, it becomes soft and tasty.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut each squash half into several wedges, then halve wedges crosswise.
- On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss squash with oil and chili powder; season with salt and pepper, and toss again. Roast until tender and starting to brown, 20 to 25 minutes, tossing halfway through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g
ACORN SQUASH RINGS
I love to fix acorn squash this way. It's pretty and impressive to serve, a tasty combination of fruit and vegetable and my favorite side dish when I make meat loaf. My husband, who was a "meat and potatoes" man when we were married, requests this dish often.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut ends from squash. Slice each squash widthwise into four rings; remove seeds. Place rings on a greased foil-lined baking pan. In a small saucepan, bring 2 tablespoons butter and syrup to a boil. Brush each ring with syrup mixture. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10-15 minutes, basting with syrup mixture. , In a skillet, saute onion in remaining butter. Add apples and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in banana, orange and seasonings; heat through. Place rings on serving platter; fill centers with apple mixture. Sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts :
BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH BROWN SUGAR
This easy and delicious fall side dish only requires a few minutes of hands-on time, leaving you free to work on the rest of the meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Generously butter a rimmed baking sheet.
- Halve squash crosswise. Scoop out seeds; discard. Slice a small piece off bottom of each squash half just enough to level.
- Set squash halves, scooped sides down, on prepared sheet. Bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Turn squash; prick insides all over with a fork. Divide 2 tablespoons butter and sugar among halves; season with salt and pepper. Continue to bake until flesh is easily pierced with the tip of a paring knife, 25 to 30 minutes. Serve warm.
Tips:
- Choose small to medium-sized acorn squashes for even cooking.
- Use a sharp knife to cut the squash rings evenly.
- Toss the squash rings with olive oil, salt, and pepper before roasting to ensure they brown and caramelize.
- Roast the squash rings at a high temperature (425°F) for a shorter amount of time to prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Make the vanilla-cardamom glaze while the squash rings are roasting.
- Brush the glaze on the squash rings immediately after they come out of the oven.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios or walnuts for added flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
Vanilla-Cardamom Glazed Acorn Squash Rings are a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for fall and winter meals. The squash rings are roasted until tender and caramelized, then glazed with a sweet and flavorful vanilla-cardamom glaze. The result is a dish that is both visually appealing and incredibly tasty. Whether you are serving them at a holiday dinner or a casual weeknight meal, these squash rings are sure to be a hit.
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