Maple acorn squash

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4Med Acorn squash
1teaspoonCinnamon
¼teaspoonCloves
¼cupButter
¾cupMaple syrup
½teaspoonNutmeg
½teaspoonSalt
2Bacon, quartered

Directions

A Christmas favorite. Cut each squash in half; remove seeds and fibers. Arrange the halves, cut side up in a large shallow baking pan. In a small bowl, blend together the syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and butter. Spoon about 2 Tbsp of the mixture into the hollow of each squash. Top with a piece of bacon. Add boiling water to pan, about 1 inch deep. Bake in a preheated 350f oven until tender, about 1 hour.

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