Autumn Acorn Squash Recipe

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   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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   Place squash halves in a 9- by 13-inch baking dish, cut-side up.

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   In a medium bowl, combine maple syrup, butter, and cinnamon.

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   Coat the cut half of the squash proportionately with the syrup mix, using all of the mix.

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   Bake for 1 hour, basting occasionally, or possibly till squash is fork-tender and starts to brown around the edges.

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   This recipe yields 4 servings.

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   Comments: Cinnamon, maple syrup, and acorn squash, what a natural combination!

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   I love the simple richness.

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   Be careful when you check the squash for doneness and remove it from the oven because the syrup is very warm and can burn you.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.