Best 8 Honey Spiced Acorn Squash Recipes

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Honey spiced acorn squash is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a main course. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make honey spiced acorn squash, as well as some tips and tricks for making the most of this delicious dish.

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

HONEY-SPICE ACORN SQUASH



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"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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HONEY SPICED WINTER SQUASH



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Sweet and buttery, this simple sauce will transform baked squash into a stellar side dish.

Provided by Becky Rosenthal

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 medium winter squash (acorn, delicata or carnival all work well)
1/4 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/3 cup honey

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Scrub squash to remove any dirt. Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds and fibers. Arrange cut side down in ungreased shallow baking pan. Surround with 1/2 inch hot water.
  • Bake 30 minutes.
  • Mix remaining ingredients. Pour off water from baking pan, and turn squash cut side up. Pour mixture into squash cavities.
  • Bake 15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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.

ROASTED HONEY CINNAMON ACORN SQUASH



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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

HONEY SPICED ACORN SQUASH



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"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-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

BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH MUSTARD AND HONEY



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There are only 4 ingredients in this recipe (well, 6 if you count the salt & pepper)n but this recipe is a hit with everyone--an easy, tasty, addition to a weeknight meal. Just be careful cutting the squash. Recipe comes courtesy Sara Moulton of the Food Network.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 (1 1/2 lb) acorn squash, cut in half vertically
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
6 tablespoons honey
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F; cut squash in half,trim a piece off of bottom of each squash half so they will lie flat in pan.
  • Mix butter, mustard, and honey in a small bowl until blended; Fill each cavity with 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture; Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake until the squash is very tender,1 1/2 to 2 hours; NOTE Any left over cooked squash can pureed and used in soup by adding vegetables or chicken stock etc.

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.

Tips:

- To easily scoop out acorn squash seeds, cut the squash in half, scrape out the seeds from each half with a spoon, and scoop away leftover strands. - If you don't have avocado oil, you can substitute extra virgin olive oil or melted unsalted butter. - Honey can be added to taste, depending on the sweetness of your acorn squash. - Don't overcrowd your baking sheet when roasting the squash; if necessary, bake the squash in batches. - To ensure even cooking, toss the squash with oil and spices before roasting, and flip the squash halfway through the cooking time. - When roasting vegetables, it's important to use a high oven temperature (425 degrees Fahrenheit or higher) to caramelize the natural sugars in the vegetables and bring out their flavor. - If you don't have a baking sheet, you can roast the squash in a cast-iron skillet.

Conclusion:

Honey-spiced acorn squash is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed as part of a main meal or as a snack. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your squash sweet or savory, roasted or baked, this recipe has something for everyone. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give honey-spiced acorn squash a try!

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