Learn How to Bake Acorn Squash with brown sugar and butter to create a delightful fall treat that everyone will enjoy seeing on the table.
This pairs wonderfully as a side or dessert with our Crown Roast of Pork Recipe around the holidays!
How to Bake Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar and Butter
I look forward to fall because of all the different dishes I can make with squash. This recipe happens to be my favorite. Its a quick fix for a sweet tooth craving and you only need 3 ingredients! The caramelized butter and brown sugar give the acorn squash such an amazing flavor. Knowing how to bake acorn squash has been life changing! This provides us with a great side dish or dessert that the whole family loves.
Note: Since you will bake this on a flat surface, the brown sugar and butter do leak off the squash a little. No worries, that’s nothing a little sprinkle of brown sugar can’t fix. The more the merrier right? I love to enjoy this sweet snack with a cup of coffee or tea, but eating it by itself tastes just as good.
Ingredients for Brown Sugar and Butter Acorn Squash
- Acorn Squash
- Brown Sugar
- Butter
How to Bake Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar and Butter
Start by preparing the acorn squash with a quick wash of the rind and slicing in half to remove the seeds. You’ll want to use a sharp knife for this part. Next, follow the directions in the printable recipe below for how to cute easily into pieces and remove the peel. Finally, sprinkle on the brown sugar and butter and bake until cooked through.
This is almost like eating candy, so is a great way to get kids to try a new to them vegetable!
More Fall Recipes
The fall months bring out tons of great recipes for squash and gourds. I love the warm flavors and the abundance of hearty vegetables in meals during this time of year. Once you’ve learned how to bake acorn squash, you are halfway to mastering how to cook any squash or gourd, including pumpkins. Check out my list of other great recipes for the fall months linked below.
- Acorn Squash Stuffed with Oatmeal
- Pumpkin Creme Brulee Recipe
- Multi-grain Harvest Bread Recipe
- Apple Strudel Recipe
How to Bake Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar and Butter
Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter melted
Instructions
- Cut the acorn squash in half and remove the seeds.
- Cut the squash into slices in between each ridge. Then peel each slice.
- Cut each slice into about 2 inch chunks.
- Place the cut squash into a bowl and add brown sugar and melted butter. Toss just to combine.
- Place the squash onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally posted November 4, 2015, we’ve tweaked it a bit since then.
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