Acorn squash rings are baked to perfection with a delicious brown sugar and orange juice glaze. The bright colors of the squash and sweet glaze make it a fabulous dish to serve with ham or pork, or make the dish part of your holiday feast.
Recipe Variations
- Change the flavor profile slightly by replacing the corn syrup with honey or maple syrup.
- Instead of orange juice, make the glaze with apple juice or cider.
How to Store
- Refrigerate leftover squash rings in an airtight container and enjoy within 4 days.
- To reheat, line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and reheat in a 350 F oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until hot.
Glazed Acorn Squash Rings
Add a pop of flavor to your meal with these savory glazed acorn squash rings. Perfectly baked and glazed to perfection.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side dishes
- Method: Bake
Ingredients
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- 2 large acorn squash
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 to 3 teaspoons grated orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Butter a large, shallow baking pan.
- Trim ends from squash; cut crosswise into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Remove any seeds and membranes. Arrange the rings in the baking pan.
- Add orange juice to the squash rings in the baking pan.
- Cover the pan with foil and bake the squash for 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, orange zest, and salt; pour over squash rings.
- Continue baking, uncovered, for about 15 to 20 minutes, and basting occasionally until acorn squash is tender and nicely glazed.
