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This is by far the best method I've found to serve acorn or carnival squash.
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We hardly ever use the microwave for cooking but in this case the best results are obtained and it saves huge amounts of time.
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Salt the inside cavity of the squash.
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Place squash cut side down in a microwavable dish (eg.
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glass baking dish) that will fit inside your microwave.
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Add 1/4 cup of water to the dish and cover tightly with plastic wrap.
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Using a small knife make several slits in the plastic wrap to allow steam to escape.
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Microwave at the highest power for about 15 minutes.
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The time will vary depending on your microwave and the size of your squash.
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In my Panasonic Dimension microwave/convection oven the squash is done in about 12 to 13 minutes.
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Meanwhile in a small saucepan over low heat add the butter, brown sugar and a sprinkling of salt.
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Stirring until sugar is disolved.
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Set the top rack of your oven to about 8 inches from the top.
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Preheat the broiler of your oven.
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Test if the squash is done using a small knife to check in several locations if the flesh is tender.
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Let squash sit for several minutes and the cooking will continue.
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Remove the squash from the microwave.
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Be very careful removing the plastic wrap, watch out for escaping steam.
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Using tongs carefully move the squash to a rimmed baking sheet, cut side up.
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Spoon the glaze equally over the inside flesh of the squash coating any exposed flesh, particularly the cut edges.
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Broil for 3 to 5 minutes watching constantly until the glazed is squash is caramelized and browned.
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Broilers of ovens vary immensely in how much heat they produce.
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The times provided are rough guides.
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Serve.
