Sweet Baked Acorn Squash

Posted Sun, 11/22/2009 - 19:42 by kandace
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This squash is so decadently buttery and sweet that it is difficult to believe that it is not dessert. We owe our sweet neighbor our gratitude for supplying us fresh, organic acorn squash lovingly plucked from her garden. She has ignited a squash passion in our house and this dish has become a nightly delight.

I also usually scoop out some of the squash from the top (the part not touching the buttery sugary goodness), mash with a fork, and share with my infant daughter Zoë. She's a pretty big fan, too.

Preparation Time: 
5 minutes plus an hour to bake
Servings: 
2 to 4
Ingredients: 

2 small acorn squash
1 tablespoon soy butter/margarine
4 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons pure maple syrup (I prefer grade b)

Preparation: 

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees
2. Cut the acorn in half and scoop out the seeds
3. Place the acorn halves face up in a baking dish
4. Put the butter and brown sugar in the acorn halves and drizzle the maple syrup over
5. Add a half cup of water to the bottom of the baking dish
6. Bake at 400 for an hour (or until squash is soft)