Maple Roasted Squash
Rec.food.cooking/Fradybunch 2000
Serves 4

2 acorn squashes, halved lengthwise and seeded
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon finely chopped assorted fresh herbs, such as thyme, rosemary, and flat-leaf parsley

Heat oven to 450 degrees. Place squashes, cut sides up, on a baking pan.

Season with salt and pepper. Place 1/2 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon maple syrup into cavity of each squash, and sprinkle herbs over the tops.

Roast squashes until very tender and well browned, basting frequently with the syrup in the cavities, about 1 hour. Serve warm.