Maple-Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe
Acorn squash roasted with maple cinnamon butter is so comforting in the winter months. It’s a sweet and savory side dish that is simple enough for a weeknight and stunning on a holiday table.
Ingredients
- 2 Acorn Squash, mine were 1 1/2 lbs each
- 2 tsp extra light olive oil
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 2 Tbsp pure maple syrup, plus more for serving
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
- Carefully cut squash in half from the tip through the stem (placing the squash over a towel will help prevent rolling). Start by inserting the knife deep into the side of the squash then cut through to the tip. Once you have cut through the tip, stand the squash up on the stem side and cut all the way through the stem. Scrape out the strings and seeds with a spoon. Place squash on a baking sheet cut-side-up.
- Brush the cut-sides of the acorn squash with olive oil. Add 1 Tablespoon of butter into each acorn squash half and drizzle each half with 1/2 Tbsp maple syrup. Sprinkle with salt and cinnamon.
- Bake for 45-60 minutes, depending on squash size, or until squash is tender when pierced with a knife. To infuse flavor, I like to brush the cut side of the acorn squash with the juices accumulated in the squash after 30 minutes.
- To serve, transfer squash to a platter, cut squash in half if desired, drizzle with more maple syrup and sprinkle with salt to taste.
Notes
Pro Tip: If you microwave each squash for a minute, it will be a little easier to cut in half.
Nutrition Facts
Maple-Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
232
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
30
mg
10
%
Sodium
300
mg
13
%
Potassium
775
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
29
g
10
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
1141
IU
23
%
Vitamin C
24
mg
29
%
Calcium
88
mg
9
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
