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Brown-Sugar & Cinnamon Roasted Acorn Squash

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Brown-Sugar & Cinnamon Roasted Acorn Squash is a cozy, sweet-and-savory side dish featuring tender roasted squash glazed with melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. It’s simple, rustic, and perfect for fall and winter meals.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium acorn squash
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter or vegan butter, melted
  • 1 tbsp olive oil (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional, for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Slice into 1-inch thick wedges.
  3. Place wedges cut side up on the baking sheet.
  4. Brush each wedge with melted butter (or a butter and olive oil mix). Sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until caramelized and fork-tender.
  6. Optionally drizzle with maple syrup before serving for extra richness.

Notes

  • Add nutmeg or cloves for a spicier twist.
  • Top with chopped pecans or walnuts during the last 10 minutes of roasting.
  • Use delicata, butternut, or kabocha squash as alternatives.
  • Roast squash halves for 10 minutes first to ease slicing.
  • Leave the peel on—it becomes tender and edible after roasting.

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