Baked Acorn Squash with Spicy Maple Syrup Recipe
In this baked acorn squash recipe, the squash roasts until tender, then gets coated with melted butter and maple syrup, finished with cinnamon and nutmeg for a gently spiced glaze. It’s a simple vegetable side with a quick prep and clear steps on how to make it.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Preheat and prep the squash
Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds; lightly score the flesh if you want the glaze to soak in.
Mix the spiced maple glaze
In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly combined.
Coat the squash
Place the squash halves cut-side up on a baking sheet. Spoon the glaze into the centers and drizzle a little around the edges.
Bake until tender
Bake for 45 minutes, or until the squash is soft and a fork slides in easily. Halfway through, you can baste with the pan juices for extra coating.
Rest and serve
Let it sit for 3–5 minutes, then spoon any remaining glaze from the pan over the top. Serve warm.