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Nana's Acorn Squash
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LDYBUGG10
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"This is a recipe even veggie haters will love! People who like sweet potatoes also love it. It's a family favorite of mine."
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PREP TIME
5 Min
COOK TIME
25 Min
READY IN
30 Min
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1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
salt and pepper to taste
4 tablespoons butter, divided
4 tablespoons brown sugar
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In a microwave safe casserole dish pour enough water to reach 1 1/2 inches in depth. Place the squash halves cut side down in the water, and pierce the skin with a fork a few times. Microwave on high for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
Sprinkle each half with salt and pepper to taste. Place 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons brown sugar in each half.
Broil 5 minutes, or until butter is melted. Mix the melted butter and sugar into the flesh, and serve.
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Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by
PATTY MAE
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PATTY MAE
Jul. 24, 2003
This is a dish you can make when you decide at the last minute that you want squash. The microwave does it in half the time of a regular oven. Very easy and tasty recipe. I used a small squash so only put one tablespoon each of brown sugar and butter. The taste was perfect. Will make this again. Thanks for the recipe
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This is a dish you can make when you decide at the last minute that you want squash. The...
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Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2007 by
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naples34102
Dec. 27, 2007
This recipe not only takes care of the job in about 1/3 the time it takes in a conventional oven, but also frees up the oven! Wish I would have thought to cook it this way YEARS ago. I think the last time I made acorn squash in the oven WAS the last time I'll make acorn squash in the oven! Also, I used one large squash and the cooking time and amounts of brown sugar and butter were perfect. Thanks, Corinne, for sharing Nana's recipe!
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Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2005 by
ELawson10
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ELawson10
Mar. 12, 2005
I make this recipe almost the same way except I bake in the oven at 350 degrees. My kids didn't like squash so I called this California sweet potato and they loved it. I baked in the oven at 350 degrees. I crunch up a large piece of aluminum foil, then nest the acorn squash in the aluminum foil so they don't tip over. Bake for about 1 hr. Another variation I've heard is to use maple syrup with the butter instead of the brown sugar. Anyway you make it, it is delicious.
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I make this recipe almost the same way except I bake in the oven at 350 degrees. My kids...
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Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by LJFK
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LJFK
Jul. 24, 2003
This recipe is super easy, and great for a last minute addition to dinner!
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This recipe is super easy, and great for a last minute addition to dinner!
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Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2004 by ARCHAEOSTEPH
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ARCHAEOSTEPH
Dec. 15, 2004
My fiance and I loved this recipe! My small squash did not take quite 15 minutes to cook in the microwave, and during broiling I added a little maple syrup and bourbon. It was wonderful.
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My fiance and I loved this recipe! My small squash did not take quite 15 minutes to cook in...
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Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2004 by BENTLEYREVIEW
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Sep. 9, 2004
You can see that fall is right around the corner here in Pennsylvania, with the abundance of squash at the local farmers market. I love acorn squash, but it takes to long to cook, the conventional way. You can't get any EASIER than this recipe. Just be careful on the cook time. If your squash are small, use the minimum amount of time, so as not to over cook. Thank you Corinne for a quick and delicious recipe. AUTUMN HARVEST KEEPER.
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Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2003 by Mama Valley
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Mama Valley
Nov. 5, 2003
This was so easy and I really loved the micro/broil method to cut time. I think my squash were small (softball size) so I could have used far less butter. I ended up dumping out the excess and they were great! I also drizzled the edges of the squash halfway through broiling with the melting butter/sugar. My husband made more than one comment during dinner as to how good the squash was. Very nice lightly sweet side dish to break up a savory dinner. Great first time squash experience!
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This was so easy and I really loved the micro/broil method to cut time. I think my squash were...
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Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2003 by Wendy Whipple
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Wendy Whipple
Jul. 24, 2003
A much faster way to cook acorn squash. Simple and quick; this is a terrific autumn side.
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A much faster way to cook acorn squash. Simple and quick; this is a terrific autumn side.
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Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2008 by
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GodivaGirl
Aug. 10, 2008
I love the quick and easy process to make this squash! I used less brown sugar than stated. I will try agave nectar next time.
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I love the quick and easy process to make this squash! I used less brown sugar than stated. I...
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Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2004 by CHARJ70
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CHARJ70
Nov. 3, 2004
Yummy! Even my husband who doesn't like any kind of squash raved over this! He said it was the best squash dish that he'd ever had. Using the microwave made the squash soft and moist. Thanks for the wonderfully sweet and satisfying recipe!
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Yummy! Even my husband who doesn't like any kind of squash raved over this! He said it was...
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