Sugar and Spice Acorn Squash (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Sugar and Spice Acorn Squash (Emeril Lagasse)
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  1. Position rack in center of oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. On a cutting board, cut the squash in half lengthwise. An adult may have to do this, since the squash is both very hard and round. Be very careful! Scrape the seeds and fibers from the squash with a spoon. Cut each squash half in 2 and place the quarters in a baking dish so that they fit in 1 layer, skin side down.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, combine the butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth with a rubber spatula. Divide the butter mixture among the squash quarters, about 1 tablespoon each. Season the squash evenly with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and the black pepper. Butter mixture will melt inside the scooped-out squash wells. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake, covered, until the squash can be easily pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes.
  4. Using oven mitts or pot holders, remove the baking dish from the oven and carefully remove the foil. Watch out for steam! With a pastry brush, brush the melted butter from the squash wells evenly over the inside of each squash. With oven mitts or pot holders, return the baking dish to the oven and bake, uncovered, for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the squash is golden brown around the edges.
  5. Using oven mitts or pot holders, remove the dish from the oven. Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the squash to serving plates and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 144.82 Kcal (606 kJ)
Calories from fat 77.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.65g 13%
Cholesterol 22.9mg 8%
Sodium 78.44mg 3%
Potassium 321.68mg 7%
Total Carbs 17.4g 6%
Sugars 8.61g 34%
Dietary Fiber 1.88g 8%
Protein 0.98g 2%
Vitamin C 9.4mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 44.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 134.8 Kcal (564 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.05g 13%
Cholesterol 21.31mg 8%
Sodium 73.01mg 3%
Potassium 299.41mg 7%
Total Carbs 16.2g 6%
Sugars 8.01g 34%
Dietary Fiber 1.75g 8%
Protein 0.91g 2%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 16%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 41.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.2
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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