Sweet Roasted Winter Squash

A brown sugar and spice blend coats this easy roasted acorn squash for a sweet side dish that's full of flavor.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 287 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
• 2 acorn squash
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cover a baking pan with aluminum foil and coat with vegetable oil.

Step 2

Remove acorn squash stems, cut in half lengthwise, and clean out the seeds. Place squash cut side-down onto the prepared baking pan.

Step 3

Roast in the preheated oven until tender, 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the size of the squash

Step 4

While squash roasts, place brown sugar, butter, sea salt, cinnamon, and allspice in a small bowl. Microwave to melt the butter, about 30 seconds; stir to combine.

Step 5

Remove squash from the oven, turn over, and coat with the sugar mixture. Continue to roast for 5 minutes more.