Acorn Squash With Spiced Pecan Butter Recipe

Name: Acorn Squash With Spiced Pecan Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature; ⅓ cup pecans, chopped and toasted; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 2 (1 1/2-2 lb) acorn squash (1 1/2 to 2 lbs. each); 2 teaspoons olive oil; kosher salt, to taste; fresh ground pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

¼ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
⅓ cup pecans, chopped and toasted
1 tablespoon maple syrup
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 (1 1/2-2 lb) acorn squash (1 1/2 to 2 lbs. each)
2 teaspoons olive oil
kosher salt, to taste
fresh ground pepper, to taste

1
To make the butter: In a small bowl, combine the butter, pecans, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, ginger and pepper.
2
Mix well with a fork.
3
With a large heavy knife, cut the squash in half lengthwise.
4
Remove the seeds with a spoon (you don't have to throw them away, try this: Spicy Roasted Butternut Seeds Recipe #50958 ).
5
Lightly brush the exposed flesh with the olive oil.
6
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7
Put the squash halves, cut sides down.
8
on the cooking grate (indirect high heat on a gas grill, on a charcoal grill, move the coals to the outer edges and place the squash towards the inside of the grill).
9
Grill until grill marks are clearly visible, about 30 minutes.
10
Turn the squash halves cut sides up and spread the exposed flesh with the pecan butter.
11
Continue grilling indirectly over high heat until the flesh is tender, 20 to 30 minutes more.
12
Serve warm.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, ⅓ cup pecans, chopped and toasted, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Acorn Squash With Spiced Pecan Butter falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Acorn Squash With Spiced Pecan Butter

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