Orange-Glazed Acorn Squash Recipe

Name: Orange-Glazed Acorn Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium acorn squash; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

2 medium acorn squash
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, zest of
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

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["Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.", "Cut squash in half lenghtwise; remove seeds and discard.", "Place squash cut side down in a 13"" x 9"" oven-proof casserole dish.", "Add hot water until there is about 1/2"" of water in the casserole dish.", "Bake, uncovered in preheated 350 F oven for 30 minutes.", "Meanwhile, in a medium-size saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.", "Stir in sugar, orange juice concentrate, nutmeg, cinnamon, orange zest, lemon zest, salt and pepper and bring to boil.", "Reduce heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for 20 minutes or until just syrupy, stirring often, DO NOT BURN.", "Drain water from casserole dish and turn squash cut side up.", "Measure 4 tablespoons of orange glaze into each squash half.", "Drizzle some orange glaze on edges of squash.", "Return to oven and bake in preheated 350 F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until squash is tender.", "If desired, serve with additional glaze."]

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium acorn squash, 4 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 3/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, and more.

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

Orange-Glazed Acorn Squash

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