CANDIED ACORN SQUASH

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Delicious side dish! No longer than 15 minutes prep AND cooking time. Buttery and sweet. Almost as good as dessert! A must-try!

Provided by MINKCHAN

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
¼ cup butter, divided
¼ cup packed brown sugar, divided

Steps:

  • Place both halves of the squash cut side up on a microwave-safe plate or dish. Put 2 tablespoons of butter, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar into the cavity of each half.
  • Cook for 8 to 10 minutes in the microwave on full power. Rotate the squash a couple of times to ensure even cooking. When the flesh is soft, scoop out soft flesh with the sugar and butter, and place it in a bowl. Mash it a little to blend the ingredients. Serve in a bowl, or your could even serve it in the shells.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 89.3 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

Waqar rao Rao waqar
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This was my first time making candied acorn squash and it turned out great! The squash was cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Khensani Mooketsi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd pleaser. The squash is always cooked perfectly and the glaze is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Michael Burton
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This recipe was easy to follow and the squash turned out great! I used a butternut squash and it was perfect. The glaze was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Nokubonga Nxumalo
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the squash and the glaze. I will definitely be making this again.


Yiga Julius
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This was my first time making candied acorn squash and it turned out great! The squash was cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Muna Koirala
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd pleaser. The squash is always cooked perfectly and the glaze is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Amalia Insyirah
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This recipe was easy to follow and the squash turned out great! I used a butternut squash and it was perfect. The glaze was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Ador Khan
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The squash was so flavorful and the glaze was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Sarah Stone
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This was a great recipe! The squash was cooked perfectly and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


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