Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar
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  • Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
1 acorn squash2 tsp granulated dark brown sugar1 tbsp Smart Balance Light buttery spread
Directions
Cut the acorn squash in half and remove the seeds. Place squash cut side down in a baking dish or cast iron skillet. Put enough water on the bottom of the pan to come up about 1/2 inch on the squash. Bake for about 1 hour at 350 degrees or until you can poke through the squash easily with a fork. Add a little water if needed throughout the cooking process so the squash doesn't burn. Once the squash is cooked, remove baking dish with squash from oven. Carefully turn the squash over. Add half of the Smart Balance to each half of the squash and 1 tsp of brown sugar to each half of the squash. Return to the oven for about 5 or 10 minutes until the Smart Balance and brown sugar are melted. Remove from the oven and serve.

Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GETTO140.
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 122.5
  • Total Fat: 2.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 50.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 25.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
  • Protein: 1.7 g

Member Reviews
  • REEDSKI
     Did you know you can poke holes in the squash and microwave it a few minutes to soften it. Then it is easier to cut in half to scoop out and add the butter or light spread and the brown sugar. Cinnamon is also a great addition.
    My mom used to make this. We loved it. - 11/1/10
  • PINKOSFAN
     If you are not sure if you like acorn squash you HAVE to make this recipe. It was amazing! Simple, easy and delicious. The brown sugar turns into a thin candy like shell on the squash. My non-veggie loving husband ate every bite. - 10/29/08
  • MAGENTA2009
     I made this for dinner tonight and it was fantastic. I added 2 small chopped apples. - 9/10/10
  • BHAWKINS00
     This is my favorite way to eat Acorn Squash, but I use the Brown Sugar Splenda blend. - 9/28/09
  • HISMUDPIE
     I made this and it was pretty good for squash. We were trying to be brave and try something new. We just really don't like squash. - 11/17/08
  • 4MEKELL
     This is the best way to eat most winter squash. Adding a little cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice or pumpkin pie spice makes this super yummy. Also a dollop of fat free whipped topping seems like you're having a warm comforting dessert! - 10/1/12
  • PSYCHNURSEJEN
     Amazing with Splenda brown sugar! Yum! Will definately make this again and again! - 3/18/10
  • DANCESWITHSHEEP
     I picked up some acorn squash for the first time hoping to find a good recipe for it. This sounded just like what I do to my baked sweet potatoes, so I thought I'd give it a try. My boyfriend and I had this as a "dessert" and it was perfect. Great recipe! - 11/12/09
  • SHELLYB007
     I have made this before too and we all love it at my house :)

    I usually bake it cut side up and have used light maple syrup in place of the brown sugar at times too. - 11/3/08
  • CYBRVELD
     Yum! - 3/16/21
  • 1CRAZYDOG
     Loved the suggestion of softening in the micro. Made de-seeding easier. - 1/9/21
  • SRIVERS1
     This was so good. I really love this - 12/17/19
  • ROSSYFLOSSY
     Great Fall recipe. - 10/29/19
  • HRTBRKR2013
     I had never had this type of Squash till I was the cook at a retirement community and I fell in love with this type of Squash. lost my recipe for it now I have it again Thanks Spark people. - 1/27/19
  • GATORJOY
     Great tasting!! - 6/7/17
  • BERINABOB
     So simple! I doubt that I'll ever bake my squash any other way now! - 11/5/13
  • HEVYEVIE
     love it! - 9/25/13
  • KIMSCASTLES
     It was good I think I over cooked it a little but inside was still awesome even though it looked yucky on the outside. - 11/17/12
  • CD13216795
     this turned out well. The whole family ate it except my youngest - 10/5/12
  • KBEST123
     So easy an FANTASTIC!!! - 5/28/12
  • SMILEYBEE
     Easy and tasty. - 11/19/11
  • CD10791121
     I have never had Acorn Squash before. So when I had a chance to get some from the Food Pantry, I went for it. I found your recipe and WOW! Although, its not really filling, it is a delightful thing to have on the side! I am going to add this to my meal plan, and am going to keep this recipe! Thanks - 11/10/11
  • CD494922
     My variation is to use sugar free pancake syrup and a few chopped walnuts instead of the Smart Balance and brown sugar. Hubby also likes raisins in his and has asked for this side for Thanksgiving. He never liked acorn squash until I started fixing it for him this way. This changes make it a 5 star! - 11/8/11
  • KIDSDAD1
     I hr may be too long, check after 35 min if not done keep checking. Over cooked squash not good ! - 10/27/11
  • PATINDP
     very good, I have put this in my favorites - 10/26/11



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