9/21/2023 0 Comments Oven baked acorn squash slicesCover and bake at 350 until tender, 40-45 minutes. Combine syrup and butter pour over squash. As the squash roasts in the oven it gets perfectly golden and caramelized (who wouldn't love that?!) and makes for a such a pretty presentation, especially for the upcoming holidays. Directions Cut squash in half lengthwise remove and discard seeds and membrane. I use just a bit of brown sugar and only a few pats of butter which allows the flavor of the squash to be the star. The latter being a great way to serve as a side or appetizer (perfect for Thanksgiving!) The bake time will vary depending on the size of the acorn squash slices, the color of the baking sheet, the oven temperature, and where the pan is in the oven. At this point, you could either place the halves directly onto a baking sheet to roast or you could slice the squash as I did below. Bake in preheated oven for 15-25 minutes or until the squash is tender and pierces easily with a fork, paring knife or cake tester. Once sliced in half, just scoop out the seeds and stringy pieces in the center. I like to pierce the top part of the knife deep into the groove of the squash and carefully press down and begin to slice around it (please be careful.this part NOT for the kiddos). The key is to have a good, sharp knife on hand. I try to get my kids involved in the kitchen whenever possible, because then I know they'll be more likely to eat whatever it is I'm making (butter and sugar help too, of course!) They like to help by scooping out the seeds, buttering the pan, sprinkling on the sugar and cutting up the butter.Ĭutting through the tough exterior of the squash is going to be your biggest challenge in this recipe. Broil 1-2 minutes or until crumbs are lightly browned. Place squash on a baking pan and roast 12-14 minutes or until squash is tender. And by favorite ways I mean quick and simple enough even for the kids to help. Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl and toss with squash. I know Pinterest is lighting up with tons of autumnal squash recipes, but I've been wanting to share some of MY favorite ways to prepare them. I had an amazing opportunity to take a personal tour of Twin Ponds Farm in Howell last week, where I used the gorgeous landscape to brush up on my photography skills and pick some fresh acorn squash beauties (more about that tour soon.) My daughter is well into Nutcracker ballet rehearsals, Halloween costumes have been bought (so damn expensive!!) and I've been rummaging through farmers markets picking through all the precious fall vegetables. But, that hasn't stopped our family from being in full "Fall" mode. It's so warm here in NJ that it literally feels like summer.
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