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!"

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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

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2004 by Poookie 
Very, very easy and husband-friendly. I added a tiny pinch of sweet pumpkin pie spices:... MORE
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Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2007 by Jessama 
SOOO Much faster than baking and just as tasty! My boyfriend would make this for me in the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2008 by GodivaGirl 
This summer my husband introduced me to acorn squash. He said his mom made it alot growing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2003 by RUBYWIFE 
This is delicious and so quick and simple to make. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2006 by JANICER8 
What at easy recipe! I didn't take the squash out of the shells, pulled the flesh from the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2004 by SAMAGGIE 
This is definitely an easy recipe to make, but I didn't think it was spectacular. I prepared... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2007 by LIZABF 
The best squash recipe I've found (I don't like squash, but my husband does.) MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2007 by abby 
Super easy, super yummy! MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2007 by abfab 
Great easy recipe. I only used half the sugar and butter and found it added enought sweetness. MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2007 by Diana S. 
Tasted wonderful and so easy to do... Brown sugar and butter could be reduced if you desire,... MORE

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