Maple Walnut Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe
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4.7
Maple Walnut Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe
Description
This Maple Walnut Roasted Acorn Squash recipe uses acorn squash sliced into thin strips and sprinkled with cinnamon, nutmeg, and kosher salt before roasting. The squash is cooked cut-side down to encourage caramelization and a tender bite. The glaze combines butter, dark brown sugar, and maple syrup gently melted to create a sweet, rich sauce that is drizzled over the hot roasted squash slices. Candied walnuts add texture and a caramelized nutty flavor. The dish presents a balanced blend of sweet and spice, warm softness from the squash, and a crisp contrast from the nuts.
Roasting at a moderate temperature until the squash is fork tender allows the spices to permeate gently. The maple syrup glaze enhances the natural sweetness and creates a light sheen. The recipe's note offers a variation to roast whole squash halves scored with the spice blend and glazed similarly, providing an alternative presentation while maintaining the flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt coarse
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon walnuts candied
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Slice the acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds using a spoon.
- Lay the half acorn squash, cut-side-down, on a cutting board and slice into 1/4 inch slices parallel to the stem. Arrange the slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix together the nutmeg, cinnamon and salt. Sprinkle on top of squash slices.
- Roast for 40 minutes, or until fork tender.
- Meanwhile, combine the butter, brown sugar and maple syrup in small saucepan and heat over low until melted and sugar has dissolved, mix well.
- Arrange squash on a serving platter and drizzle with the maple syrup mixture. Top with candied walnuts.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Notes
- You can alternatively roast whole acorn squash halves scored inside with the spice blend and cooked until tender, then drizzle with the maple glaze.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 98kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 209mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 381IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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