Candied Acorn Squash Slices Food

CANDIED ACORN SQUASH SLICES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Cut each half crosswise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. Arrange squash in a shallow baking pan; cover with foil. Bake until just tender, 25-30 minutes. , Combine sugar and butter; spread over squash. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer, basting occasionally.

ACORN SQUASH SLICES

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds and membrane. Cut each half widthwise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. , Place slices in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with salt. Combine syrup and butter; pour over squash. Sprinkle with pecans if desired. , Cover and bake at 350° until tender, for 40-45 minutes.

CANDIED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Place both halves of the squash cut side up on a microwave-safe plate or dish. Put 2 tablespoons of butter, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar into the cavity of each half.
• Cook for 8 to 10 minutes in the microwave on full power. Rotate the squash a couple of times to ensure even cooking. When the flesh is soft, scoop out soft flesh with the sugar and butter, and place it in a bowl. Mash it a little to blend the ingredients. Serve in a bowl, or your could even serve it in the shells.

BAKED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Grease a baking sheet and a baking dish.
• Halve the squash lengthwise and clean.
• Transfer the squash, cut side down, to the baking sheet, and bake the squash until it is tender, about 45 minutes.
• Don't turn off the oven.
• While the squash cooks, melt the butter, and stir in the remaining ingredients.
• Keep the mixture warm until it is needed.
• Arrange the squash, cut sides up, in the baking dish.
• Spoon the butter and seasonings equally over the sections.
• Bake the squash another 15 minutes, until it is very soft.
• Serve the squash hot.

DULCE DE ZAPALLO OR CANDIED SQUASH IN SPICED SYRUP

Steps:

• Wash the squash well, slice it open and remove all the seeds and membranes.
• Cut the squash into medium sized pieces and place them in a large pot with the chunks of panela and spices.
• Add the water and bring to a boil over medium heat, boil for about 30 minutes with the lid on.
• Uncover and simmer for about 1 hour or until the syrup thickens.
• Remove from heat.
• Can be served warm or room temperature with a slice of fresh cheese. Can also be used as a filling for empanadas and tarts or pies.

MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Use a heavy knife to cut the squash in half from the stem to the end of the squash. Use a spoon to scoop out and discard the seeds and the stringy bits from the squash.
• Place the squash cut side down in a microwave-safe baking dish. Add 1/2 cup water to the dish and microwave the squash for 15 to 20 minutes. The squash will be done when you can easily pierce it with a fork.
• Set your oven to broil.
• In the microwave or on the stovetop, melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Place the microwaved squash in an ovenproof dish, and drizzle the butter over the squash.
• Broil for 5 to 7 minutes. The butter will begin to bubble and the brown sugar will begin to caramelize. Serve immediately.

CANDIED ACORN SQUASH RINGS

Steps:

• 1. Rinse whole squash; dry. Prick skin with a fork, all over. Place in large baking dish, and cook in microwave oven for about 10 minutes, or until soft. Let stand 5 minutes.
• 2. Preheat stove oven to 350°F. Cut acorn squash in half, remove seeds and any stringy material from the insides. Discard seeds & ends of squash. Slice into 1 inch slices.
• 3. Return slices to baking dish. Season very lightly with salt. Combine brown sugar and butter. Spread on squash slices.
• 4. Bake, uncovered, in oven for 15-20 minutes, basting occasionally.
• 5. VARIATION: Mix maple flavored syrup, spices, and butter, (no brown sugar), together in a glass measuring cup. Microwave for 15 seconds. Pour over squash slices. Follow step #4.

DULCE DE ZAPALLO - CANDIED SQUASH IN SPICED SYRUP

Steps:

• Wash the squash well, slice it open and remove all the seeds and membranes.
• Cut the squash into medium sized pieces and place them in a large pot with the chunks of panela and spices.
• Add the water and bring to a boil over medium heat, boil for about 30 minutes with the lid on.
• Uncover and simmer for about 1 hour or until the syrup thickens.
• Remove from heat and serve warm with a slice of fresh cheese.

CANDIED ACORN SQUASH SLICES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Cut each half crosswise into 1/2-in. slices; discard ends. Arrange squash in a shallow baking pan; cover with foil. Bake until just tender, 25-30 minutes. , Combine sugar and butter; spread over squash. Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes longer, basting occasionally.

YELLOW SQUASH AND CORN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
• Whisk eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in cream corn, Parmesan cheese, oil, sugar, garlic, and pepper. Fold in onions, squash, and biscuit mix. Pour into prepared baking pan.
• Bake in preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned, 30 to 40 minutes.