Saturday, September 29, 2012

Caramelized Acorn Squash

4 acorn squash (1-1&1/2 lb. each)
1/2c. sugar
1/2c. butter
1/2c. apple cider
1t. cinnamon
1/2t. nutmeg
1/2t. salt

Cut each squash into 4 rings--discard the middle section.  Arrange in a single layer in a baking pan lined with foil.  Cover with foil and bake at 350℉ for 40-45 min.  Chill overnight.
Heat sugar in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until it begins to melt.  Shake occasionally--don't stir.  Reduce heat, cook and stir 3 min. or until sugar is melted and is medium caramel in color.  Whisk in butter until melted.  Then stir in cider, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.  Cook until sauce consistency.  Transfer squash slices into the skillet with the sauce.  Warm for 3 min. on each side.  Keep warm in a 300℉ oven.  Pour remaining sauce over squash.

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