How to Cook Acorn Squash
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C)., Scoop out the seeds and stringy portion from the center of each half., Spread 1/2 tablespoon (29.6 ml) of butter onto each half of the squash., Bake in the oven for about one hour.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).
On a cutting board, use a chef's knife to cut the acorn squash in half, from stem to end. -
Step 2: Scoop out the seeds and stringy portion from the center of each half.
Place each half in a baking pan, skin-side down.
Butter the pan or use a non-stick spray to prevent the bottom of the squash from sticking to the pan. , Sprinkle the brown sugar and maple syrup evenly onto each half. , The squash should be very soft, and the tops browned.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving. -
Step 3: Spread 1/2 tablespoon (29.6 ml) of butter onto each half of the squash.
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Step 4: Bake in the oven for about one hour.
Detailed Guide
On a cutting board, use a chef's knife to cut the acorn squash in half, from stem to end.
Place each half in a baking pan, skin-side down.
Butter the pan or use a non-stick spray to prevent the bottom of the squash from sticking to the pan. , Sprinkle the brown sugar and maple syrup evenly onto each half. , The squash should be very soft, and the tops browned.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool before serving.
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