CANDIED ACORN SQUASH RINGS

Candied Acorn Squash Rings image

Provided by Sharon Colyer

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium acorn squash
1/4 tsp salt
2/3 c brown sugar
1/4 c soft butter or vegetarian replacement
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
TOPPING VARIATION
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c maple flavored syrup
1/4 c soft butter or vegetarian replacement
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger (optional)

Steps:

1. Rinse whole squash; dry. Prick skin with a fork, all over. Place in large baking dish, and cook in microwave oven for about 10 minutes, or until soft. Let stand 5 minutes.
2. Preheat stove oven to 350°F. Cut acorn squash in half, remove seeds and any stringy material from the insides. Discard seeds & ends of squash. Slice into 1 inch slices.
3. Return slices to baking dish. Season very lightly with salt. Combine brown sugar and butter. Spread on squash slices.
4. Bake, uncovered, in oven for 15-20 minutes, basting occasionally.
5. VARIATION: Mix maple flavored syrup, spices, and butter, (no brown sugar), together in a glass measuring cup. Microwave for 15 seconds. Pour over squash slices. Follow step #4.