Best 8 Baked Acorn Squash With Walnut Oil And Maple Syrup Recipes

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Baked acorn squash is a classic fall dish that is both delicious and nutritious. The sweet, nutty flavor of the squash pairs perfectly with the rich, earthy taste of walnut oil and the subtle sweetness of maple syrup. This simple yet elegant dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your friends and family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH WALNUT OIL AND MAPLE SYRUP



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Acorn squash has a mild flavor and goes well with sweet and nutty seasonings. This makes a nice Thanksgiving side dish, though you might want to cut the baked halves in half again for smaller portions.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch

Time 1h

Yield Makes four large servings or eight medium servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 acorn squash
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons walnut oil
Freshly ground nutmeg
Ground walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the squash on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, until soft enough to easily cut in half. Cut in half, and scoop out the seeds and membranes.
  • Cover a baking sheet with foil. Stir the maple syrup and walnut oil together in a bowl, then brush over the cut surfaces of the squash. Sprinkle with a very small amount of ground nutmeg. Place in the oven and bake 1 hour, brushing every 10 minutes with more oil and maple syrup. When the squash is tender, brush once more, then spoon a tablespoonful of finely chopped walnuts into each cavity and return to the oven for 5 to 10 minutes, until the walnuts are toasty. Remove from the heat. Serve hot or warm.

MAPLE-ROASTED ACORN SQUASH



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 acorn squash, unpeeled, halved through the stem, and seeded
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, plus extra for serving
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Flaked sea salt, such as Maldon, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the squash, cut sides up, on a sheet pan. Place 1/2 tablespoon butter and 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup in the cavity of each squash. Brush the cut sides with olive oil and sprinkle the squash with 3 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 40 to 60 minutes, depending on the size of the squash, until tender when pierced with a small knife.
  • Place the squash on a serving platter. If the halves are too large for one serving, cut each piece in half through the stem. Drizzle lightly with extra maple syrup, sprinkle with sea salt, and serve hot.

BAKED ACORN SQUASH



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This is a very easy and yummy vegetable side dish to make!!

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup butter, diced
6 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place squash in a shallow baking pan, cut side down.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until tender.
  • Turn cut side up; season with salt and pepper, dot with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Bake for 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.8 calories, Carbohydrate 56.7 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 97.4 mg, Sugar 19.8 g

MAPLE-GLAZED ACORN SQUASH



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With a maple syrup and brown sugar glaze, this squash becomes pleasantly sweet. This is comfort food-easy to prepare and a tasty pairing with a pork entree. -Nancy Mueller, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium acorn squash, halved
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Scoop out and discard seeds from squash. Place cut side down in a 13x9-in. baking dish; add water. Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes. , If necessary, drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. Combine syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger and salt; pour into squash halves. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes or until glaze is heated through. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MAPLE-ROASTED ACORN SQUASH



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 acorn squash, unpeeled, halved through the stem and seeded (see Cook's Notes)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, plus extra for serving
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Flaked sea salt, such as Maldon, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚.
  • Place the squash, cut-sides up, on a sheet pan. Place 1/2 tablespoon butter and 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup in the cavity of each squash. Brush the cut sides with olive oil and sprinkle the squash with 3 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 40 to 60 minutes, depending on the size of the squash, until tender when pierced with a small knife.
  • Place the squash on a serving platter. If the halves are too large for one serving, cut each piece in half through the stem. Drizzle lightly with extra maple syrup, sprinkle with sea salt and serve hot.

BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH SPICY MAPLE SYRUP



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Make and share this Baked Acorn Squash With Spicy Maple Syrup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Candie Yoder

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 acorn squash, cut into thirds
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 pinch cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg, freshly grated

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Split the squash into thirds and remove the seeds.
  • Cut a slice off the bottom of each piece so that it sits evenly, skin-side down, in a 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish.
  • In the hollow of each piece, place 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg to taste. Bake in the heated oven until fork tender, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.6, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 7.2, Carbohydrate 28.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 12.1, Protein 1.2

MAPLE-ROASTED ACORN SQUASH



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When I was growing up, my mother served a lot of canned vegetables, but the one thing she always made from scratch was acorn squash, which she roasted with butter and maple syrup. When I revisited her old method, I found it was just as good as I remembered. The sweet squash filled with a big puddle of melted butter and sweet syrup is so irresistible!

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     Side     Vegetable     Squash     Maple Syrup     Butter     Fall     Thanksgiving     Roast     Vegetarian     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Kid-Friendly

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 acorn squash, unpeeled, halved through the stem, and seeded
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup, plus extra for serving
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Flaked sea salt, such as Maldon, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Place the squash, cut sides up, on a sheet pan. Place ½ tablespoon butter and ½ tablespoon maple syrup in the cavity of each squash. Brush the cut sides with olive oil and sprinkle the squash with 3 teaspoons kosher salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 40 to 60 minutes, depending on the size of the squash, until tender when pierced with a small knife.
  • Place the squash on a serving platter. If the halves are too large for one serving, cut each piece in half through the stem. Drizzle lightly with extra maple syrup, sprinkle with sea salt, and serve hot.
  • Cooks' Note
  • Acorn squash is hard to cut. To halve a whole squash, plunge the blade of a large chef's knife into the side of the squash as far as it will go. Holding the handle of the knife, bang the squash (with the knife in it) on the board until the blade cuts all the way through.

BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH WALNUT OIL AND MAPLE SYRUP



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Make and share this Baked Acorn Squash With Walnut Oil and Maple Syrup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MarielC

Categories     Low Protein

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 acorn squash
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons walnut oil
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon ground walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the squash on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, until soft enough to easily cut in half. Cut in half, and scoop out the seeds and membranes.
  • Cover a baking sheet with foil. Stir the maple syrup and walnut oil together in a bowl, then brush over the cut surfaces of the squash. Sprinkle with a very small amount of ground nutmeg. Place in the oven and bake one hour, brushing every 10 minutes with more oil and maple syrup. When the squash is tender, brush once more, then spoon a tablespoonful of finely chopped walnuts into each cavity and return to the oven for five to 10 minutes, until the walnuts are toasty. Remove from the heat. Serve hot or warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.7, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 3.7, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3, Protein 1

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: Look for acorn squash that is firm and has a deep green color. Avoid squash that has soft spots or blemishes.
  • Wash the squash thoroughly: Before cooking, wash the squash with warm water and a mild detergent. This will help to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Cut the squash in half: Use a sharp knife to cut the squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and pulp from the center of the squash.
  • Drizzle with oil and maple syrup: Drizzle the cut side of the squash with walnut oil and maple syrup. This will help to add flavor and moisture to the squash.
  • Roast the squash: Place the squash cut-side up on a baking sheet. Roast the squash in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-40 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
  • Serve the squash: Serve the squash immediately with a dollop of butter or sour cream. You can also top the squash with crumbled walnuts or roasted pecans.

Conclusion:

Baked acorn squash with walnut oil and maple syrup is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for fall. This recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your squash sweet or savory, this recipe has you covered. So next time you're looking for a new way to enjoy acorn squash, give this recipe a try.

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