What are the ingredients in an easy recipe for baked acorn squash?

An easy recipe for baked acorn squash includes an acorn squash, brown sugar, butter, maple syrup, salt and pepper. One acorn squash cut in half makes two full servings.

Baked Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar and Butter

The Food Network website offers an easy recipe for baked acorn squash with brown sugar and butter. There are no advanced cooking skills required to prepare this simple dish. The recipe below includes all the necessary steps to complete the dish.

Prep Time: 10 min.

Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready In: 1 hr. 10 min.

Ingredients:

• 1 acorn squash, cut in half
• 2 tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 tbsp. butter, softened
• 2 tbsp. maple syrup
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven

Preheat the oven to 400 F.

2. Prepare the squash

Use a spoon to scoop the pulp and seeds from the center of each squash piece and discard.

3. Prepare the rub

Combine the brown sugar, butter, maple syrup, pepper and salt in a small mixing bowl and stir until blended.

4. Rub the squash

Rub the mixture all over the inside and fleshy portions of the squash.

5. Bake the squash

Place the squash on a cooking sheet with the cut side up. Bake for 1 hour or until tender. Test the tenderness of the squash with a fork; when it pierces through the flesh without hesitation it is done.