Brown Sugar Roasted Acorn Squash
This sweet and simple recipe for roasted acorn squash has been a family favorite for decades. It's perfect for picky eaters.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 medium acorn squash
- 2 tablespoons salted butter softened
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Optional: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Halve acorn squash top to bottom. Scoop out seeds and stringy flesh.
- Divide butter between squash halves, rubbing into the cut flesh with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle on the brown sugar and use the spoon to press it into the butter.
- Place the squash cut-side up on the baking sheet. Roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes, until soft but not falling apart. Use tongs to carefully transfer to a serving dish or plate.
Notes
- If using unsalted butter, add a small pinch of salt to each squash half.
- Total roasting time will depend on the size of your squash.
