Honey-Roasted Acorn Squash Dessert
Honey-Roasted Acorn Squash Dessert roasts halved acorn squash with honey and warm spices until the flesh is tender and the edges caramelize. The natural sweetness of the squash deepens in the oven, making it a simple fall dessert with minimal prep. Total time is about 50 minutes, most of it hands-off roasting.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Oven
- Sharp knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Pastry brush
Ingredients
- 2 large acorn squash cut in half and seeds removed
- ¼ cup honey preferably wildflower or clover
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon freshly ground if possible
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg freshly grated is best
- ¼ teaspoon salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the acorn squash halves face-up on a baking sheet.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Using a pastry brush, generously brush each squash half with the honey butter mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Roast in the oven for about 50 minutes, or until the squash is tender and caramelized at the edges. You should be able to easily pierce the flesh with a fork.
Notes
- Consider drizzling with additional honey before serving for extra sweetness or dust with powdered sugar for a decorative touch.
Nutrition
Calories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 154mgPotassium: 764mgFiber: 4gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 968IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
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