Acorn Squash Roasted With Applesauce Recipe

Ingredients for Acorn Squash Roasted With Applesauce

• 1 medium acorn squash (approximately 1.5 lbs)
• Vegetable Oil Cooking Spray
• 1 cup (240ml) applesauce
• 2 tablespoons (28g) butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Fresh Ground Pepper
• 1/2 cup (120ml) water

How to Make Acorn Squash Roasted With Applesauce

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cut one medium acorn squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out and discard the seeds and stringy pulp.
3. Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
4. Place the acorn squash halves cut-side up in the prepared baking dish.
5. In each squash half, place 1 tablespoon (14g) of butter, then sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper.
6. Fill each squash half with 1/2 cup (120ml) of applesauce. Dot the top with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and sprinkle with another 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper.
7. Pour 1/2 cup (120ml) of water into the bottom of the baking dish.
8. Roast on the middle rack of the oven for approximately 60-70 minutes, or until the squash is tender and golden brown, and the edges are caramelized.