Glazed Acorn Squash
Sweet and savory glazed acorn squash features tender roasted squash coated in a honey-orange glaze with warm spices. Its rich, caramelized flavors make it a perfect side dish for autumn dinners or holiday gatherings, appealing to both vegetable lovers and those seeking comforting, flavorful vegetarian options.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place the quartered acorn squash in a shallow baking dish.
- Combine melted butter, orange juice, honey, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and salt.
- Pour the mixture over the squash; cover the dish.
- Bake in a 350°F oven for 30 minutes until almost tender.
- Baste the squash several times with the pan juices during baking.
- Uncover the dish and baste again.
- Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the squash is tender and glazed.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).