Spiced Baked Acorn Squash

Submitted by PalatablePastime

"Wonderfully rich and full of beta carotene! These are available year-round, so you don't have to wait for the harvest season to enjoy them! :)"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 acorn squash
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon allspice
• 2 pinches nutmeg
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons brandy

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Line baking sheet with aluminum foil.
3. Halve squash and remove seeds and pulp; rinse.
4. Add 1 tablespoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon allspice, 3/4 teaspoon brown sugar, and a pinch nutmeg to each half.
5. Dot each half with butter and drizzle a tsp.
6. of brandy over top.
7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 45-90 minutes, or until squash is tender (time depends on size of squash, really).

Reviews

[reneeshort]

I bought the squash and then didn't feel up to cooking that evening. My hubby did the cooking. He did a wonderful job. We didn't have the brandy, so he subbed with rum. A medium squash took about an hour to bake. It was soooo yummy! We loved the spices. They were a perfect balance with the squash and other ingredients. We will be making this again and again! Thanks so much, Sue Lau!

 

[COOKGIRl]

Prepared with a freshly picked acorn squash from the garden. The cinnamon was reduced by half and the cognac was a *very nice touch*. Served with a main dish salad and crusty bread for an easy but elegant mid-week meal. Thanks for posting.

 

[Sackville]

Wonderful squash! I skipped the honey as I didn't have any in the house and used rum instead of brandy. Served it as a side to a lentil dish. Fantastic taste. The sweetness really compliments the sauce. Mine took about 60 minutes to bake.

 

[Bergy]

I used what I think is called a Uchiki Kuri Squash it is slightly different in it's flavor but it went well with this recipe. I used the full 2 tsp of Brandy along with the other spices. It was delightful how they brought out the flavor of the squash without overpowering it..There was still a distinct hint of Brandy mellowed with the cinnamon etc. Thanks Sue for another recipe for one of my favorite veggies - Squash

 

[Tankgirl]

Wonderful! Buttery! Delicious!! I did leave out the brandy and just used the honey! Even the picky kids ate them! My father-in-law who rarely touches a veggie ate 2 of these!! THANKS