Honey Roasted Acorn Squash

This honey roasted acorn squash is a sweet and savory side dish that is fork-tender and perfect for any meal! It is simple to make and a great way to mix up your standard side dishes. Plus, this tasty winter squash recipe is also super healthy!

Best Honey Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe

Acorn squash is a fantastic winter squash that is low-calorie, lower-carb, and extremely delicious! This recipe is simple to make and adds some more variety to your traditional veggie side dishes.

The honey adds an extra sweet touch to the squash that is then roasted until it is wonderfully tender. You're going to love this side dish so much, that it will become one of your staple recipes for the winter!

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• 🥘 Honey Roasted Acorn Squash Ingredients
• 🔪 How To Cook Honey Roasted Acorn Squash
• 💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Notes
• 🥡 Storing & Reheating
• ❓ How Do I Cut Acorn Squash?
• ❓ Do You Eat The Skin Of Acorn Squash?
• ❓ Should Acorn Squash Be Roasted Cut Side Up Or Down?
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🥘 Honey Roasted Acorn Squash Ingredients

When choosing your acorn squash, make sure that there are no soft spots and that it feels heavy for its size! Prime season for this squash is from early fall throughout winter, but you can usually find it year-round!

• Acorn Squash - 2 pounds of acorn squash (either 2 small or 1 large squash).
• Butter - 2 tablespoons of melted butter.
• Cinnamon - ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon.
• Salt & Pepper - ⅛ teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
• Honey - 1 tablespoon of honey.
• Water - ¼ cup of water.

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🔪 How To Cook Honey Roasted Acorn Squash

You'll know your squash is ready to enjoy when it is fork tender. To get started, make sure you have a baking dish and a knife!

This recipe will make roughly 4 servings, but you can always buy more squash and make some more!

1. Preheat. To get started, preheat your oven to 400°F (205°C).
2. Cut and remove seeds. Next, cut your 2 pounds of acorn squash in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out all of the seeds.
3. Transfer to baking dish. Add ¼ cup of water to your large baking dish and place the acorn squash into your baking dish cut side down.
4. Bake. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 1 tablespoon of honey, ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon, and ⅛ teaspoon of salt & pepper.
5. Flip and brush. Remove the squash from the oven, carefully flip so that they are facing upward, and brush the butter mixture onto the cut side.
6. Finish baking. Place the squash back into the baking dish and finish baking for an additional 15 minutes. The squash should be fork tender when done.
7. Cool slightly and serve. Once finished, remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes before serving while the squash is warm.

This tender and tasty honey roasted acorn squash is the perfect side dish! Try it out with a country style pork loin chop, broiled ribeye, or roasted leg of lamb! Enjoy!

💭 Angela's Pro Tips & Notes

• Keep your acorn squash seeds so you can roast them for a tasty snack! Toss them with some oil and seasoning and bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes. 
• Instead of cinnamon, try out some apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice for an extra warm and flavorful variation!
• Leftover acorn squash can be added to soups, stews, or salads!

🥡 Storing & Reheating

To store any leftovers you might have, wrap the squash in plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

If you want to freeze this dish, wrap your acorn squash tightly and place it into an airtight container. It can be frozen for up to 10 months.

Reheating Honey Roasted Acorn Squash

To reheat your leftovers, wrap the squash in foil and bake in the oven at 400°F (205°C) until heated to your satisfaction.

❓ How Do I Cut Acorn Squash?

These squash are considerably hard, so be careful while cutting them in half. I have found the easiest way to cut acorn squash is by first cutting off the stem and the bottom so that it can be stood upright.

This makes it so that it won't be slipping or rolling around while you are trying to cut it. Then, cut it straight down the middle! Of course, a sharp knife is a necessity.

❓ Do You Eat The Skin Of Acorn Squash?

Yes, you can if you want! When roasted, the skin is tender and super tasty. However, if you prefer not to eat the skin, it will easily separate from the meat so you can just scoop it out!

❓ Should Acorn Squash Be Roasted Cut Side Up Or Down?

Personally, I like to spend the first 15 minutes of cooking with the cut side down in ¼ cup of water. This prevents the squash from drying out and helps it to get nice and tender!

Then, I flip it over so that the cut side is facing up, brush it with butter and seasonings, and then roast it for the remaining 15 minutes. This also works well if you are wanting to add some sweet or savory fillings to your squash!

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