Maple Glazed Acorn Squash Rings
Try this easy recipe for maple-glazed acorn squash rings. Perfect as a side dish for any meal, especially during the holidays.
Ingredients
- Cooking oil spray for the pan
- 1 large acorn squash, about 2 pounds
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 3 tbsp packed light brown sugar
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- Chopped pecans or fresh herbs (optional), for garnish
Recommended Equipment
- large rimmed baking sheet
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray it with cooking oil spray.Cooking oil spray for the pan
- Slice the acorn squash into 3/4-inch rounds. Cut the center soft pulp and seeds out of the center of each round to make the rings.1 large acorn squash
- Arrange the rings on the baking sheet.
- Combine the maple syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat until the sugar is melted. Brush some of the mixture over the squash rings, saving the rest for basting.1/4 cup maple syrup | 3 tbsp packed light brown sugar | 3 tbsp melted butter | 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon | 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg | 3/4 tsp kosher salt
- Roast the squash for 25 to 35 minutes, basting with the maple syrup mixture occasionally, until fork-tender.
- Finish with chopped pecans or fresh herbs, if desired.Chopped pecans or fresh herbs (optional)
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 511mgPotassium: 435mgFiber: 2gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 659IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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