Orange-Glazed Acorn Squash |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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It was submitted by J Maynihan from Lakeville, MInn. Easy recipe that is very flavorful. Ingredients:
4 small acorn squash |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 cup sugar (i used 1/2 cup) |
1 cup orange juice |
1/3 cup orange juice concentrate |
1/4 cup salt (omitted) |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1/4 teaspoon grated orange peel |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
Directions:
1. Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut-side down in a 15-in x 10-in x 1-in baking pan; add 1/3 in of hot water. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until syrupy, stirring occasionally.
3. Drain water from baking pan; turn squash cut side up. Pour about 2 T. orange glaze into each squash half. bake 25-30 minutes longer or until squash is tender.
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