CANDIED ACORN SQUASH SLICES

Candied Acorn Squash Slices image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

2 medium acorn squash
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened

Steps:

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. , Combine sugar and butter; spread over squash. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer, basting occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.