Chef John's Baked Acorn Squash

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Score squash by making ¼-inch deep slashes into flesh; place in a baking dish. Brush with orange juice; season with salt.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 30 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Meanwhile, combine butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a small skillet over medium heat; simmer until smooth and sugar has dissolved, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Remove squash from oven; discard any liquid that may have collected in squash. Brush maple syrup glaze over squash halves; return to oven. Bake until tender, about 20 minutes more. Spoon any glaze collected at the bottom of squash over edges of squash. Season with salt.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)

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