LEMONY ACORN SLICES

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I discovered this recipe a long time ago and have used it often, This preparation is a nice change from simple baked acorn squash. With the skins on the slices and lemon sauce drizzled over them, this side dish looks as good as it tastes. -Nell Fletcher, Sedalia, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 large acorn squash (about 2-1/4 pounds each)
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water, divided
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Lemon wedges and fresh mint, optional

Steps:

Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard the seeds and membrane. Cut each half widthwise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. Place slices in a large skillet. Add 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a heavy saucepan, combine sugar and remaining water. Cook over medium heat until sugar melts and syrup is golden, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; carefully add the lemon juice, butter, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over low heat until butter melts. Place squash on a serving plate; top with syrup. Garnish with lemon and mint if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.