Acorn Squash Slices Recipe
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Acorn Squash Slices

By: Richard Lamb  
"'Acorn squash is a favorite with my family,' relates Mrs. Richard Lamb of Williamsburg, Indiana. 'This recipe gets sweet maple flavor from syrup and an appealing nuttiness from pecans. It's easy, too, because you don't have to peel the squash.'"

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 medium acorn squash
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. Wash squash. Cut in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membrane. Cut each half crosswise into 1/2-in. slices; discard the ends. Place slices in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with salt. Combine syrup and butter; pour over squash. Sprinkle with pecans if desired. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until tender.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving of 2 slices (prepared with sugar-free maple syrup, reduced-fat margarine and pecans) equals 170 calories, 98 mg sodium, 0 cholesterol, 31 gm carbohydrate, 2 gm protein, 7 gm fat. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1 fat.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2008 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This is delicious but I sure wouldn't want to eat this on a first date! It is tricky to get... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2006 by Valerie's Kitchen Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This is a great way to cook acorn squash. Next time I will cut the squash into bigger chunks... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2006 by Bernie 
Very good and as stated not overly sweet. I would also cut in chunks instead of slices. I also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2007 by MEBROOKS1 
This was the best acorn squash recipe ever. I cut in into bite sized chucnks as one person... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2006 by JILIBEAN2 
Wonderful! Allergic to pecans, so I used cashews. Really good flavor and a great substitution.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2006 by BethF 
My husband and loved this recipe. It was so easy. The sauce cooked up sweet and sticky... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2006 by TishieKate 
Very good and such an easy way to prepare acorn squash! Not overpoweringly sweet, which I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2006 by SandieL. 
I had to bake these about 15 minutes longer than the recipe states to get the slices nice and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2008 by GodivaGirl 
These were good and not too sweet. Just make sure to cut the slices evenly for even cooking. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2008 by juliemarulie 
Extremely easy and a wonderful version for travel. I made it for a family gathering and, not... MORE

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