ACORN SQUASH WITH BUTTER PECAN SAUCE

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Incredibly simple and delightfully good!

Provided by Annacia * @Annacia

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 - acorn squash
1/4 cup(s) butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup(s) firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoon(s) maple syrup
1/4 cup(s) coarsely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Cut squash halves crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices in 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish; cover with foil.
  • Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes or until almost tender.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, syrup and pecans. Cook just until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly.
  • Remove squash from oven. Spoon pecan mixture over squash. Return to oven; bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until squash is tender, spooning pecan mixture occasionally over squash.

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