Best 7 Honey Spice Acorn Squash Recipes

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Honey spice acorn squash is a sweet and savory dish that is perfect for fall. It's easy to make and can be roasted in the oven or cooked in a slow cooker. The squash is simply tossed with honey, spices, and butter, then baked until tender. The result is a delicious and healthy side dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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

HONEY-SPICE ACORN SQUASH



Honey-Spice Acorn Squash image

"I've made this simple side dish for more than 35 years," says Alpha Wilson of Roswell, New Mexico. Cinnamon and ginger give a nice spiced flavor to the moist tender squash halves. You can use up the extra squash in the two recipes that follow.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
4 medium acorn squash

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, mix the first five ingredients. Cut squash in half; remove and discard seeds. Fill squash halves with butter mixture., Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, covered, 1 hour or until squash is tender. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes longer or until filling is bubbly.

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ROASTED HONEY CINNAMON ACORN SQUASH



Roasted Honey Cinnamon Acorn Squash image

Caramelized roasted honey cinnamon acorn squash is drizzled with honey and cinnamon, and sprinkled with crumbled cheese and crunchy almonds.

Provided by Culinary Envy

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
1 acorn squash - halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into 3/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ounce crumbled blue cheese
2 green onions, thinly sliced
12 smoked almonds, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place acorn squash slices, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and toss to cover all the slices evenly. Place slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with honey and cinnamon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Turn each slice carefully. Continue baking until tender and well browned, about 10 minutes more. Move slices onto a serving plate and sprinkle with blue cheese, green onions, and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 5.3 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 395.2 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH AND HONEY



Roasted Acorn Squash and Honey image

Few side dishes are better on a cool fall evening than roasted acorn squash sweetened with just a little honey and made even mellower with nutmeg and fresh sage leaves. When I catch a whiff of it coming from the oven, I feel warm and comforted, and you will, too.

Provided by Art Smith

Categories     HarperCollins     HarperCollins     Squash     Winter     Fall     Side     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Quick & Easy     Quick and Healthy

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 acorn squash (about 1 pound each)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon grated fresh nutmeg
2 tablespoons honey
8 sage leaves, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Split the squash in half and scrape out the seeds with a spoon. Cut the squash halves into quarters and place in a mixing bowl, leaving the skin on the squash sections. Toss the squash with the olive oil, nutmeg, honey, and sage leaves. Lay the squash pieces, cut sides down, on a baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until the squash flesh begins to turn golden brown and is tender. Season the squash with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange the squash on a serving platter.

HONEY SPICED ACORN SQUASH



Honey Spiced Acorn Squash image

"I've made this simple side dish for more than 35 years," says Alpha Wilson of Roswell, New Mexico. Cinnamon and ginger give a nice spiced flavor to the moist tender squash halves. You can use up the extra squash in the two recipes that follow.-Alpha Wilson, Roswell, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
2 medium acorn squash

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the honey, butter, salt, cinnamon and ginger. Cut squash in half; discard the seeds. Fill squash halves with butter mixture. , Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Cover and bake at 375° for 1 hour or until squash is tender. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until filling is bubbly.,

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HONEY GLAZED ACORN SQUASH



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Make and share this Honey Glazed Acorn Squash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 cups acorn squash, peeled and cubed
1/2-1 cup margarine, melted
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350F degrees.
  • Arrange squash in shallow 10inch baking dish.
  • Combine butter, honey, and salt.
  • Pour over squash.
  • Bake, covered for 40 minutes.
  • Uvcover and bake another 10 minutes.

HONEY NUT ACORN SQUASH



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There are many ways to serve squash but this is one of my favorites. You may use other squash - you may even peel and cut the squash into bite size pieces, bake until soft, pour the honey mixture over and return to the oven for 5-10 mintes. Cut a thin slice off each half so the squash will sit nice and even

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 acorn squash, cut in half lengthwise,seeds left in
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons pecans or 2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons raisins
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 400F.
  • Place squash, seeds still in, cut side up on a cookie sheet and bake for 45 minutes or until soft.
  • Remove from oven and scoop out the seeds and fibers.
  • Mix remaining ingredients and distribute evenly into the cavity of each squash.
  • Return to oven for apprx 10 minutes.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.2, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 76.5, Carbohydrate 45.4, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 20.9, Protein 2.6

HONEY-SPICE ACORN SQUASH



Honey-Spice Acorn Squash image

'I've made this simple side dish for more than 35 years,' says Alpha Wilson of Roswell, New Mexico. Cinnamon and ginger give a nice spiced flavor to the moist tender squash halves. You can use up the extra squash in the two recipes that follow.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

⅓ cup honey
¼ cup butter or margarine, melted
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
4 medium acorn squash

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the honey, butter, salt, cinnamon and ginger. Cut squash in half; discard the seeds. Fill squash halves with butter mixture. Place in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Cover and bake at 375 degrees F for 1 hour or until squash is tender. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer.
  • Serve four squash halves. Drain and discard butter mixture from remaining squash; mash. Refrigerate squash for another use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.7 calories, Carbohydrate 68.4 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 339.1 mg, Sugar 32.7 g

Tips:

  • Select the right acorn squash: Choose smaller, heavier squashes with dark green skin and no blemishes. A ripe acorn squash will have a slightly sweet, nutty aroma.
  • Prepare the squash properly: Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and pulp. Drizzle the cut sides with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast the squash at a high temperature: This will help to caramelize the natural sugars in the squash and create a crispy, golden brown exterior.
  • Add flavor with spices: A variety of spices can be used to enhance the flavor of roasted acorn squash. Some popular choices include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  • Serve with a variety of toppings: Roasted acorn squash can be served with a variety of toppings, such as butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, or yogurt. It can also be stuffed with savory ingredients, such as rice, beans, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Roasted acorn squash is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course. With its sweet and nutty flavor, roasted acorn squash is a perfect addition to any fall or winter meal. By following the tips in this article, you can easily create a delicious and flavorful roasted acorn squash dish that your family and friends will love.

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