Oven Roasted Acorn Squash at 350°F

Roasted squash on brown plate with a fork.

Oven Roasted Acorn Squash at 350°F

This oven roasted acorn squash is tender, lightly caramelized, and seasoned with butter, maple syrup, and warm spices. A simple fall side dish that cooks perfectly at 350°F.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 50

Total Time 55

Course Side Dish, Vegetables

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 266.1 kcal

Ingredients

2 acorn squash (about 2 pounds total wt)
½ cup water
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons real maple syrup
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon kosher salt or sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and position the oven rack in the center. Prepare a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish for use.
On a large cutting board, cut the squash into 4 wedges, lengthwise, with a sharp knife.
Scoop out the seeds and loose fibers with a spoon. Rinse with water and pat dry to soak up excess moisture.
Place the squash in the baking dish, flesh side down. Pour a half inch of water into the pan. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake 30 minutes.
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in maple syrup, pumpkin pie seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Turn the squash over and spoon the butter mixture evenly among the squash quarters. Brush the edges. Bake 10-15 minutes more until tender,
Serve hot with the accumulated juices from the baking pan.

Notes

Storage and Reheating

Allow the roasted acorn squash to cool completely before storing. Place it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 to 3 days.

To reheat, place the squash cut-side up in a baking dish and warm in a 350°F oven for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until heated through. You can microwave individual portions, but the oven keeps the texture better.

Freezing

Roasted acorn squash can be frozen. Let it cool completely, then wrap tightly or place in a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months.

For best results, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven. The texture may be slightly softer after freezing, but the flavor holds up well.

Nutrition

Calories: 266.1kcalCarbohydrates: 29.7gProtein: 2gTotal Fat: 17.3gSaturated Fat: 10.9gCholesterol: 45.1mgSodium: 302.1mgPotassium: 782mgFiber: 3.4gSugar: 6gNet Carbohydrates: 26.3g

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