Orange-Glazed Acorn Squash |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 55 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This savory side dish gets its lovely flavor from orange juice, orange zest and nutmeg. The smooth syrupy sauce is a great complement to the squash. I serve this on Christmas Eve, and everyone loves it! -Joyce Moynihan Lakeville, Minnesota Ingredients:
4 small acorn squash |
2 tablespoons butter |
1 cup sugar |
1 cup orange juice |
1/3 cup thawed orange juice concentrate |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
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 1/2 in. of hot water. Bake, uncovered, at 350° 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 tablespoons orange glaze into each squash half. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until squash is tender. Yield: 8 servings.
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