Recipe: Acorn Squash with Butter Pecan Sauce

ACORN SQUASH WITH BUTTER PECAN SAUCE

"Perfect for buffet serving, this attractive squash dish goes well with pork, ham or turkey. Enjoy it when squash is at its best!"

2 acorn squash
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup
1/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped

Heat oven to 350 degrees 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 degrees 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.

Makes 8 to 10 servings
Source: Pillsbury