Golden Baked Acorn Squash

Golden Baked Acorn Squash

To warm up a winter meal, offer sweet acorn squash halves flavored with a hot orange-brandy sauce.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
  • 3 tablespoons brandy
  • 2 acorn squash, halved and seeded

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a 9×13 inch baking dish. Coat pan evenly with melted butter.

Step 2
In a saucepan, mix the remaining butter, brown sugar, frozen orange juice concentrate, and brandy . Bring to a boil, and remove from heat.

Step 3
Place squash halves cut side down in the baking dish, and bake 30 minutes, or until easily pierced with a knife. Turn squash over, and drizzle with the sauce. Continue baking 15 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

269
Calories
9g
Fat
41g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 269
% Daily Value *
Total Fat9g 11%
Saturated Fat6g 28%
Cholesterol23mg 8%
Sodium72mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate41g 15%
Dietary Fiber4g 14%
Total Sugars20g
Protein2g
Vitamin C46mg 230%
Calcium98mg 8%
Iron2mg 11%
Potassium974mg 21%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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