SPICED BAKED ACORN SQUASH

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Wonderfully rich and full of beta carotene! These are available year-round, so you don't have to wait for the harvest season to enjoy them! :)

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 acorn squash
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
2 pinches nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons brandy

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Line baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Halve squash and remove seeds and pulp; rinse.
  • Add 1 tablespoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon allspice, 3/4 teaspoon brown sugar, and a pinch nutmeg to each half.
  • Dot each half with butter and drizzle a tsp.
  • of brandy over top.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 degrees F for 45-90 minutes, or until squash is tender (time depends on size of squash, really).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.6, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 90.8, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 20.6, Protein 1.9

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