Sweet Roasted Winter Squash
Description
A brown sugar and spice blend coats this easy roasted acorn squash for a sweet side dish that's full of flavor.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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2 acorn squash
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cover a baking pan with aluminum foil and coat with vegetable oil.
2
Remove acorn squash stems, cut in half lengthwise, and clean out the seeds. Place squash cut side-down onto the prepared baking pan.
3
Roast in the preheated oven until tender, 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the size of the squash
4
While squash roasts, place brown sugar, butter, sea salt, cinnamon, and allspice in a small bowl. Microwave to melt the butter, about 30 seconds; stir to combine.
5
Remove squash from the oven, turn over, and coat with the sugar mixture. Continue to roast for 5 minutes more.