ORANGE-GLAZED ACORN SQUASH

Orange-Glazed Acorn Squash image

This savory side dish gets its lovely flavor from orange juice, orange zest and nutmeg. The smooth syrupy sauce is a great complement to the squash. I serve this on Christmas Eve, and everyone loves it! -Joyce Moynihan Lakeville, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 small acorn squash
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup orange juice
1/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. of hot water. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until syrupy, stirring occasionally., Drain water from baking pan; turn squash cut side up. Pour about 2 tablespoons orange glaze into each squash half. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.