For a richer flavor, consider using brown butter in the glaze. A sprinkle of toasted pecans or walnuts adds a delightful crunch. If you don't have orange juice on hand, apple cider works as a fine substitute. Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper according to your spice preference.
Chef John's Baked Acorn Squash
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME50 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING4 People
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VIEWS355
Transform humble acorn squash into a dazzling centerpiece with this recipe! Scoring the squash creates a beautiful presentation and allows a luscious maple glaze to seep into every nook and cranny, resulting in a symphony of sweet and savory flavors.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate37 g
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Cholesterol15 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein2 g
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Saturated Fat4 g
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Sodium10 mg
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Sugar15 g
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Fat6 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Score the flesh of each squash half by making ¼-inch deep slashes in a crosshatch pattern. Place squash halves in a baking dish. (5 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Brush the cut sides with fresh orange juice and season with salt. (2 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, approximately 30 minutes.
05 Step
Recipe View While the squash bakes, prepare the maple syrup glaze: In a small skillet over medium heat, combine butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Simmer until smooth and the sugar has dissolved, stirring occasionally (about 3 minutes).
06 Step
Recipe View Remove the squash from the oven. Discard any accumulated liquid in the baking dish. (2 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Brush the maple syrup glaze generously over the squash halves. Return to the oven and bake until the squash is tender, about 20 minutes more.
08 Step
Recipe View Spoon any glaze that has collected at the bottom of the squash over the edges during the last 5 minutes of baking. Season with additional salt, if needed, to taste. (5 minutes)
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Micaela Torphy
Jun 26, 2025I added a splash of balsamic vinegar to the glaze for extra tang. Delicious!
Elizabeth Pfannerstill
May 17, 2025This is my go-to side dish for fall dinners.
Al Padberg
Jan 15, 2024This recipe is a game changer! The scoring makes all the difference.
Judge Reichel
Nov 14, 2023The cayenne pepper adds such a nice kick. Don't skip it!
Rosanna Stehr
Nov 3, 2023I used honey instead of maple syrup and it worked great.
Reagan Yundt
Jun 25, 2023The glaze is so flavorful and the presentation is beautiful.
Weldon Jaskolski
May 19, 2023Be careful not to overcook the squash, or it will become mushy.
Theo Harber
Apr 15, 2023My family devoured this. Even my picky eater loved it!