Maple Acorn Squash


Course : Squash
Serves: 8
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Ingredients:


4 medium acorn squash

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon cloves

1/4 cup butter

3/4 cup maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 slices bacon -- quartered
 

Preparation / Directions:


A Christmas favorite. Cut each squash in half; remove seeds and fibers. Arrange the halves, cut side up in a large shallow baking pan. In a small bowl, blend together the syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and butter. Spoon about 2 Tbsp of the mixture into the hollow of each squash. Top with a piece of bacon. Add boiling water to pan, about 1 inch deep. Bake in a preheated 350f oven until tender, about 1 hour.


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