Delicious Baked Acorn Squash

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   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

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   Halve each squash, then scrape out the seeds and stringy membranes. Place the halves, flesh side up, on a baking sheet and sprinkle each half with salt.

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   Next add a generous tablespoon of butter to the center of each squash followed by 2 to 3 heaping tablespoons of brown sugar. Next drizzle squash with maple syrup.

4. 4

   Pour 2 cups water in the bottom of the baking pan.

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   Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 30-45 minutes, or until squash is golden brown.

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   In the last 5 minutes of baking, turn on the broiler and allow tops to get a little more brown and the butter/sugar mixture to bubble.

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   Serve on a platter and share with Aunt Winifred.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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