Description
A sweet and savory side dish featuring tender roasted acorn squash halves topped with a buttery maple pecan glaze.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place acorn squash halves cut-side up on the baking sheet. Brush with melted butter and drizzle with maple syrup.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Top evenly with chopped pecans.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until squash is tender and pecans are toasted. Serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.