ORANGE-GLAZED ACORN SQUASH

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This recipe is from TASTE OF HOME. It is very easy to make and is so very tasty. The orange, lemon zest and spices give it a wonderful flavor. I added some spices and lemon zest to enhance the flavor.

Provided by William Uncle Bill

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium acorn squash
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Cut squash in half lenghtwise; remove seeds and discard.
  • Place squash cut side down in a 13" x 9" oven-proof casserole dish.
  • Add hot water until there is about 1/2" of water in the casserole dish.
  • Bake, uncovered in preheated 350 F oven for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Stir in sugar, orange juice concentrate, nutmeg, cinnamon, orange zest, lemon zest, salt and pepper and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for 20 minutes or until just syrupy, stirring often, DO NOT BURN.
  • Drain water from casserole dish and turn squash cut side up.
  • Measure 4 tablespoons of orange glaze into each squash half.
  • Drizzle some orange glaze on edges of squash.
  • Return to oven and bake in preheated 350 F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until squash is tender.
  • If desired, serve with additional glaze.

Keaziah Booysen
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The acorn squash was roasted nicely and the orange glaze was easy to make. Overall, it was a good recipe.


Nana Annor
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This was a great recipe! The acorn squash was roasted to perfection and the orange glaze was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Tarek uzzaman
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I loved this recipe! The orange glaze was so flavorful and the squash was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Stephen Osei Amponsah
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The acorn squash was roasted to perfection and the orange glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Caroline Mileouski
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This was a great recipe! The acorn squash was roasted to perfection and the orange glaze was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Marley Waaka
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I'm not a fan of acorn squash, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The orange glaze really helped to improve the flavor of the squash. I would definitely make this again.


Zeeshankhan Zeshan
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used some more spices or herbs.


Arshman jutt
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I followed the recipe exactly and the acorn squash turned out mushy. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Renuka Fernando
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The acorn squash was roasted nicely and the orange glaze was easy to make. Overall, it was a good recipe.


MD JUABAYEL AHMED
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This was a great recipe! The acorn squash was roasted to perfection and the orange glaze was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Shahzad Kharal
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I loved this recipe! The orange glaze was so flavorful and the squash was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mira Khan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The acorn squash was roasted to perfection and the orange glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Excellent Osajie
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I'm not usually a fan of acorn squash, but this recipe changed my mind! The orange glaze really brings out the natural sweetness of the squash. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdul Sami
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the unique and flavorful combination of the roasted squash and the orange glaze. I will definitely be making this again.


Sweeto Aamir
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This recipe was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! The acorn squash was perfectly roasted and the orange glaze was sweet and tangy. I would definitely make this again.