Description
A sweet and savory dish featuring roasted acorn squash glazed with maple syrup, topped with crunchy pecans and tart cranberries.
Ingredients
- 1 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 tbsp dried cranberries
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the acorn squash in half and remove seeds.
- Brush the squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Place squash cut-side down on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes.
- Flip the squash, drizzle with maple syrup, and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Top with pecans and cranberries.
- Roast for another 15 minutes until caramelized and tender.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use pure maple syrup for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less syrup.
- Toasting the pecans beforehand enhances their crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American