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Maple Pecan Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe

Maple and Pecan Roasted Acorn Squash makes a perfect Thanksgiving or holiday side dish this season! Roasted in maple syrup, brown sugar, and chopped pecans.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: acorn squash, maple, maple pecan roasted acorn squash, pecans, roasted squash, Thanksgiving dinner
Servings: 4
Calories: 360kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 acorn squash
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and grease.
  • Prep the squash by cutting it in half, scooping out the seeds, and scoring the middles.
  • Butter the squash and sprinkle brown sugar. drizzle with maple syrup.
  • Cook for one hour.
  • Remove from oven and spoon juices that have fallen to the middle over outside of squash and top with pecans.
  • Bake for 10 more minutes or until squash is soft.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 874mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 970IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 2mg