Candied Acorn Squash Recipe
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Candied Acorn Squash

By: MINKCHAN 
"Delicious side dish! No longer than 15 minutes prep AND cooking time. Buttery and sweet. Almost as good as dessert! A must try!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (53)

Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • 1/4 cup butter, divided
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided

Directions

  1. Place both halves of the squash cut side up on a microwave-safe plate or dish. Put 2 tablespoons of butter, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar into the cavity of each half.
  2. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes in the microwave on full power. Rotate the squash a couple of times to ensure even cooking. When the flesh is soft, scoop out soft flesh with the sugar and butter, and place it in a bowl. Mash it a little to blend the ingredients. Serve in a bowl, or your could even serve it in the shells.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 204 | Total Fat: 11.6g | Cholesterol: 31mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2004 by CAPoookie   view full review
Very, very easy and husband-friendly. I added a tiny pinch of sweet pumpkin pie spices:...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2007 by Jessama   view full review
SOOO Much faster than baking and just as tasty! My boyfriend would make this for me in the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2008 by GodivaGirl   view full review
This summer my husband introduced me to acorn squash. He said his mom made it alot growing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by RUBYWIFE   view full review
This is delicious and so quick and simple to make.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2010 by abapplez Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I served this as dessert after a light lunch to company. Everyone loved it! It is perfect as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2006 by JANICER8   view full review
What at easy recipe! I didn't take the squash out of the shells, pulled the flesh from the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2010 by Meagan621   view full review
This recipe was really good as long as you were able to dip the squash in the syrup. Once we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2007 by LIZABF Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
The best squash recipe I've found (I don't like squash, but my husband does.)
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2007 by abfab   view full review
Great easy recipe. I only used half the sugar and butter and found it added enought sweetness.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2004 by SAMAGGIE   view full review
This is definitely an easy recipe to make, but I didn't think it was spectacular. I prepared...

 

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