Honey Glazed Acorn Squash Recipe

Sweet and savory perfection! This Honey Glazed Acorn Squash recipe delivers tender, buttery squash halves with a irresistible honey glaze. Easy to make and perfect as a side dish for any occasion.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 258.4 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Honey Glazed Acorn Squash

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How to Make Honey Glazed Acorn Squash

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise, remove seeds and stringy pulp.
  3. Place squash halves cut-side down in a shallow 10-inch baking dish.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) of melted butter, 1/4 cup honey, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Pour honey-butter mixture evenly over the squash halves.
  6. Bake, covered with foil, for 40 minutes.
  7. Remove foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until squash is tender and glaze is caramelized.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

92g

Fat

13g

Carbs

11g

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