Maple glazed acorn squash rings are a delightful and flavorful side dish that adds a touch of sweetness and elegance to any meal. With their vibrant orange color, slightly caramelized glaze, and tender-crisp texture, these squash rings are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Whether you're hosting a holiday dinner, a potluck, or a simple weeknight meal, this recipe will guide you through the steps of creating this delicious and visually stunning dish.
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MAPLE-GLAZED ACORN SQUASH
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
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.
ACORN SQUASH WITH SWEET MAPLE GLAZE
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 48m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Mix the olive oil, brown sugar, and maple syrup together in a small bowl. Put the acorn squash, cut side up, in a single layer on a baking sheet. Brush the glaze on the flesh of the squash and season with salt, and pepper, to taste.
- Put the squash in the oven and roast it until tender and golden brown, about 40 to 45 minutes. Remove the squash from the oven and transfer it to a serving dish. Top with butter and serve.
GRILLED MAPLE-GLAZED ACORN SQUASH
These sweet and spicy squash "ribs" are the perfect barbecued fall side dish.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat a grill for cooking over medium heat. Lightly oil the grill grates.
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan and turn off the heat. Remove 1/4 cup of the melted butter and reserve. Whisk the maple syrup, cider vinegar, dry mustard, crushed red pepper, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper into the saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 4 minutes to reduce slightly. Remove the glaze from the heat and let cool. Set aside 1/3 cup of the glaze for drizzling at the end.
- Carefully halve the squashes from the stem to the bottom. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon and discard. Place the squash halves flat-side down and slice crosswise into 1/2-inch scalloped half-moons. Place the slices in a very large bowl.
- Mix together the chili powder, coriander, cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the squash slices. Drizzle the reserved 1/4 cup of melted butter over the squash. Toss with your hands to make sure the slices are evenly coated.
- Place the squash slices on the grill and cover. Cook until dark grill marks appear, about 10 minutes. Flip the squash slices; cover and cook until the squash is just tender enough to be pierced easily with a paring knife, 7 to 8 minutes more.
- Brush the squash slices with the glaze and flip. Cook 1 minute, brush with glaze, flip and cook on the other side for another minute. Remove from the grill and arrange on a large platter. Drizzle with the reserved glaze. Sprinkle with the pepitas. Serve warm or at room temperature.
BALSAMIC-MAPLE ACORN SQUASH
Acorn squash is tossed with a sweet and savory balsamic-maple dressing and then baked until tender and thoroughly delicious.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 1h
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400ºF.
- Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Place squash halves, cut sides down, on cutting board. Cut each half crosswise into 6 slices; place in large bowl.
- Mix remaining ingredients until blended. Add to squash; toss to evenly coat. Spread onto foil-covered rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake 45 min. or until squash is tender, turning after 25 min.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 115 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 1 g
MAPLE GLAZED ACORN SQUASH
Make and share this Maple Glazed Acorn Squash recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Butter a baking dish.
- Cut top and bottom off squash.
- Slice crosswise into 1/2 inch thick slices.
- Use a cookie cutter to cut out center seeds.
- Arrange squash in baking dish.
- Combine remaining ingredients in a small saucepan and heat until bubbly; pour over squash.
- Bake, basting occasionally, until tender, 30 minutes.
- If squash needs browning, turn up heat in broiler; broil until lightly glazed.
MAPLE GLAZED ACORN SQUASH RINGS
Make and share this Maple Glazed Acorn Squash Rings recipe from Food.com.
Provided by LMillerRN
Categories Vegetable
Time 20m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut squash crosswise into 4 1 inch slices; remove seeds. Place squash on microwave safe plate. Cover with plastic wrap, vent. Microwave HIGH 6 minutes or until tender.
- Preheat broiler.
- Place squash on baking sheet. Combine syrup and other remaining ingredients. Brush syrup mixture over squash. Broil 3 minutes or until bubbly. Drizzle with remaining syrup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.2, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.1, Sodium 326, Carbohydrate 35.9, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 11.9, Protein 1.8
VANILLA AND CARDAMOM-GLAZED ACORN SQUASH RINGS
Acorn squash rings get the sweet treatment in this buttery recipe from "Fast, Fresh & Green," by Susie Middleton.Also try:Roasted Turnips and Pears with Rosemary-Honey Drizzle, Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Orange-Butter Sauce
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes Dinner Side Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- Using a large, sharp knife, halve squash lengthwise (through the stem end and the pointy end). Using a spoon, scrape out seeds and fibers. Place each half, cut side down, on a cutting board; slice off about 3/4 inch from each end and discard. Slice squash crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick half-rings. If desired, trim away any remaining fibers by running a paring knife around the inside of each half-ring. Place in an even layer on prepared baking sheet.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove pan from heat and add maple syrup, vanilla, and cardamom; stir to combine. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush squash pieces with a little less than half the butter mixture; season with salt. Turn and brush with remaining butter mixture, reserving a tablespoon. Season lightly with salt.
- Transfer to oven and roast for 12 minutes; rotate baking sheet. Using tongs, turn squash and continue to roast until browned and tender, 10 to 12 minutes more. Remove from oven and turn, using tongs, so that darker side is facing up.
- Reheat remaining tablespoon butter mixture over low heat; brush over squash and serve.
Tips:
- Choose the right squash: Select acorn squash that are small to medium in size, about 1 to 1.5 pounds each. Smaller squashes will have a sweeter flavor and a more tender texture.
- Use a sharp knife: When cutting the squash, use a sharp knife to ensure a clean cut. A dull knife will tear the flesh of the squash, making it difficult to slice into rings.
- Don't overcook the squash: Acorn squash should be cooked until it is tender but still holds its shape. Overcooking will make the squash mushy and difficult to handle.
- Make the glaze ahead of time: The maple glaze can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. This will save you time when you're ready to cook the squash.
- Serve the squash warm: Maple glazed acorn squash rings are best served warm. You can reheat them in the oven or microwave if necessary.
Conclusion:
Maple glazed acorn squash rings are a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. They're also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. With their sweet and savory flavor, these squash rings are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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