Maple Butter Acorn Squash
This easy roasted acorn squash is the perfect fall side dish! Brushed with a delicious maple butter and baked to sticky perfection.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 200kcal
- 1 acorn squash
- ¼ cup salted butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- flaky sea salt (to taste; coarse sea salt works OK)
Heat oven to 400°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Cut, seed and slice your acorn squash into 1 inch thick slices that are 2-4 inches long. See video in the post above if you are looking for a visual.
Melt butter in a large glass measuring cup. Stir in the maple syrup and cinnamon until smooth.
Toss the acorn squash slices in the butter mixture, shaking excess off and arranging on the baking sheet. There should be maple butter leftover.
Bake the acorn squash for 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven, flip the slices, and brush with reserved butter (melt it in the microwave if it has solidified).
Return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes, until soft and slightly caramelized.
Sprinkle with sea salt and enjoy!
Storage
This dish is best served immediately after baking, however acorn squash may be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F, or in a frying pan for a few minutes.
Serving: 1/4 batch | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 419mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 750IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg