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Maple Roasted Squash

Source of Recipe


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List of Ingredients



• 4 acorn squash, halved lengthwise and seeded
  
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  
• 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
  
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  
• 2 Tbsp finely chopped, assorted fresh herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, and flat-leaf parsley
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
   
   
2. Place squash, cut-sides up, on a baking pan. Season with salt and pepper. Place 1/2 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of maple syrup into cavity of each squash, and sprinkle herbs over the tops.
   
   
3. Roast squash until very tender and well browned, basting frequently with syrup in the cavities -- about 1 hour. Serve warm.
   
   Serves 8
   
   






Final Comments


To keep the squash steady while baking, cut off a thin slice from the rounded sides.

Butternut squash also works well in this recipe.