Acorn Squash With Caramel Sauce Recipes

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH WITH JALAPENO

Steps:

• Toss 1 diced seeded acorn squash, 1 sliced shallot, 1 sliced seeded red jalapeno and 4 thyme sprigs with olive oil on a rimmed baking sheet; season with 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and some pepper. Roast at 425 degrees F, stirring occasionally, until the squash is browned and tender, about 25 minutes.

CANDIED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Place both halves of the squash cut side up on a microwave-safe plate or dish. Put 2 tablespoons of butter, and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar into the cavity of each half.
• Cook for 8 to 10 minutes in the microwave on full power. Rotate the squash a couple of times to ensure even cooking. When the flesh is soft, scoop out soft flesh with the sugar and butter, and place it in a bowl. Mash it a little to blend the ingredients. Serve in a bowl, or your could even serve it in the shells.

ACORN SQUASH IN SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. 2. Wash and pat dry the squash. Rub with olive oil and wrap in a foil. Bake for 30-40 minutes until skin is soft and it is fork tender. Cool in a foil completely, then using a sharp knife gently peel off the skin and scrape off the seeds and the core from inside. 3. To make a sauce, whisk together sugar, milk, butter, cinnamon, and salt in a small skillet over medium high heat. Cook for 2 minutes whisking until it is thick. Place the squash in the center of the skillet and smother it on all sides with the sauce. Spoon some sauce on the inside of the cavity too. Let it cook in the sauce for 1 minute. Remove and put on a serving plate.

ACORN SQUASH WITH APRICOT SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Cut a thin slice from bottom of squash with a sharp knife to allow it to sit flat. Place hollow side up in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. of hot water., Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over squash. Dot with butter. Cover and bake at 375° for 55-65 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine orange juice and apricots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until apricots are tender. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until smooth. Serve with squash; sprinkle with walnuts if desired.

ACORN SQUASH WITH RAISIN SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise and discard seeds.
• Set squash halves, cut-side up, in an 8x8x2 inch microwavable baking dish.
• Pour 1/4 cup water into dish, cover, and microwave on High (100%) for 5 minutes.
• After squash is done fill cavity of each squash with half of the raisins.
• Combine remaining ingredients, stirring to dissolve cornstarch.
• Pour half of mixture into each squash cavity.
• Cover and microwave on High (100%) for 2 minutes, until squash is fork tender and liquid thickened.
• Alternately, you could bake this squash in a 350 oven for about 25, add the raisins and remaining ingredients and bake for 10 more minutes, or until fork tender.

ACORN SQUASH WITH BUTTER PECAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Cut squash halves crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices. Arrange slices in 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish; cover with foil.
• Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes or until almost tender.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, syrup and pecans. Cook just until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly.
• Remove squash from oven. Spoon pecan mixture over squash. Return to oven; bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes or until squash is tender, spooning pecan mixture occasionally over squash.