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Chef John's Baked Acorn Squash Recipe

Recipe by: Chef John

"I like how this tastes, but scoring the squash with a knife before baking really makes for a great presentation. It also allows the simple but delicious glaze to penetrate nice and deep."
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  • Directions
  • Ingredients
  • Nutrition
Directions
  • Prep10 m
  • Cook55 m
  • Ready In1 h 5 m
  • 1Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • 2Score the squash by making 1/4-inch deep slashes into the flesh of the squash. Place in baking dish. Brush with orange juice and sprinkle with salt.
  • 3Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 30 min.
  • 4Meanwhile, simmer butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small skillet over medium heat until smooth and the sugar has dissolved, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 5Remove the squash from the oven. Pour out any liquid that may have collected in the squash. Brush the glaze over each squash half. Return to the oven until tender, about 20 more minutes. Spoon any glaze that has collected at the bottom of the squash over the edges of the squash. Season with additional salt, if desired.
Footnotes
  • Tip
  • Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.
Ingredients
  • 4 servings
  • 194 cals
  • 2 acorn squash, cut in half lengthwise and seeded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    194
    10%
  • Fat:
    6.1
    9%
  • Carbs:
    37.1
    12%
  • Protein:
    2.2
    4%
  • Cholesterol:
    15
    5%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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