Candied Acorn Squash Slices Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Candied Acorn Squash Slices
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.
This acorn squash recipe was passed down to me from my grandma, who always served it at Thanksgiving. Now I make it whenever I'm feeling nostalgic. —Rita Addicks, Weimar, Texas
Ingredients
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2 medium acorn squash
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2/3 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup butter, softened
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
Combine sugar and butter; spread over squash. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer, basting occasionally.
Nutrition Facts
1 serving: 287 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 168mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
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