Baked Acorn Squash

A dear neighbor introduced me to this winter squash, an acorn squash. It takes long to bake but it’s worth the wait.

Ingredients:

1. Acorn Squash - 1
2. Salt

Optional:
3. Butter - 1 TBSP
4. Maple Syrup - 1/2 TBSP
5. Brown Sugar - 1/2 TBSP

Method:
1. Preheat the oven at 400 degree Fahrenheit.
2. Prepare the squash by throughly washing. Use a chef’s knife to cut the squash in half from stem to tip. Using a sturdy metal spoon, scrap the seeds and fiber.

3. Using paring knife, score the inside in a cross-hatch pattern. Sprinkle salt. If you are using optional ingredients then add bustier, sugar, maple syrup and then sprinkle salt. Add 1/4 cup of water in a baking tray. Place both halves in it.

4. Bake for One hour to One hour and 15 min. Over cooking acorn squash is forgiving but not under cooking. So if the inner is not soft enough you can bake for anoth 5-10 min. Once baked, let it cool down for few minutes before enjoying it as a snack or side dish. I must add that it’s kids friendly.