Candied Acorn Squash Recipes

CARLA HALL'S CANDIED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F
• Rub the inside of the squashes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt
• Place on a parchment-lined sheet pan cut-side down
• Bake for 30-40 minutes or until soft
• While the squash bake, prepare the brown sugar mixture
• In a small pot, combine the butter, brown sugar, salt and spices over low heat
• Heat until butter melts and sugar dissolves
• Add the rum, if using
• When the squash halves are ready, flip them over and drizzle the brown sugar mixture on the inside cavity
• Place the pan in the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes or until brown and bubbling

CANDIED ACORN SQUASH SLICES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Cut each half crosswise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. Arrange squash in a shallow baking pan; cover with foil. Bake until just tender, 25-30 minutes. , Combine sugar and butter; spread over squash. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer, basting occasionally.

CANDIED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out and discard seeds. Cut squash crosswise into 1-inch slices.
• Arrange slices slightly overlapping, in a buttered 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish. Bake, covered, in a 375 degrees oven for 35 minutes or until almost tender.
• Combine melted butter, brown sugar, syrup and cinnamon.
• Spoon over squash.
• Continue baking, uncovered, 15 minutes or until squash is tender, basting occasionally with syrup mixture from bottom of pan.

CANDIED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Place both halves of the squash cut side up on a microwave-safe plate or dish. Put 2 tablespoons of butter, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar into the cavity of each half.
• Cook for 8 to 10 minutes in the microwave on full power. Rotate the squash a couple of times to ensure even cooking. When the flesh is soft, scoop out soft flesh with the sugar and butter, and place it in a bowl. Mash it a little to blend the ingredients. Serve in a bowl, or your could even serve it in the shells.

CARAMELIZED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combinebutter, sugar, and 2 teaspoonssalt in a large bowl.Add squashes, and toss tocoat. Spread onto 2 bakingsheets. Roast, turning occasionally,until caramelized,about 45 minutes.

ACORN SQUASH SLICES

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds and membrane. Cut each half widthwise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. , Place slices in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with salt. Combine syrup and butter; pour over squash. Sprinkle with pecans if desired. , Cover and bake at 350° until tender, for 40-45 minutes.

ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Place squash halves in microwaveable dish; cover with waxed paper. Microwave on HIGH 12 to 14 min. or until tender, turning after 7 min. Let stand, covered, 5 min.
• Scoop squash from shells into medium bowl, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Add butter; mash until squash is smooth and butter is completely melted. Spoon into squash shells; place on baking sheet. Sprinkle with sugar; top with marshmallows.
• Bake 12 to 15 min. or until squash are heated through and marshmallows are lightly browned.