Orange Honeyed Acorn Squash
Source: University of Wyoming Extension Cent$ible Nutrition Program
Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.
Orange juice, honey, butter, and spices are the perfect pairing for acorn squash. Enjoy this recipe with your favorite protein foods.
- Makes
- 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 small acorn squash
- 1/8 cup orange juice (2 tablespoons)
- 1/4 cup honey*
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- nutmeg (1/8 teaspoon, optional)
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut squash in half. Remove seeds and place halves in shallow baking pan.
- Combine orange juice and honey. Mix well. Put some of the orange juice/honey mixture in each squash cavity.
- Add 1 tablespoon of the margarine to each squash half. Sprinkle with nutmeg, if desired.
- Cover pan with aluminum foil to keep steam in and speed cooking.
- Bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking 30 minutes more, or until squash is tender.
Notes
*Children under the age of one should not consume honey. Learn more about: Winter Squash Oranges
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