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This Maple-Roasted Acorn Squash is one of my favorite simple fall side dishes. It's sweet, savory, and beautifully golden - a cozy addition to any weeknight dinner or your Thanksgiving spread.
I love roasting root vegetables and squash during the fall season. Acorn squash has a very mild flavor that is slightly sweet and nutty. Even though this recipe has simple ingredients, the flavors are rich and comforting.
Serve Roasted Maple Acorn Squash for your Thanksgiving celebrations alongside Maple Roasted Turkey, Cornbread Apple Sausage Stuffing, Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts, and Homemade Cranberry Sauce.
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Notes About the Ingredients
- Squash - Acorn squash is a winter squash that is popular in the Fall. It gets its name from the acorn shape. This method also works with sweet potatoes, butternut squash, or pumpkin.
- Maple - Only pure maple syrup will work for this recipe. It's less sugary than pancake syrup, so it won't burn during roasting.
Variations to Try
- Plant-Based - Replace the butter with avocado oil.
- Spice - Add a ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon or smoked paprika, or ¼ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Nuts - Sprinkle ¼ cup of chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds on the squash after roasting.
How to Make Roasted Acorn Squash Slices with Maple
Prep the Squash - Use a sharp knife to cut the whole squash in half horizontally on a cutting board. Next, use a spoon to scoop out the cavity of each squash and then discard the seeds and the insides of the squash.
Cut the acorn squash halves into 1-inch thick slices. Lay the slices on two sheet pans lined with parchment paper or foil.
Add the Topping - In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, maple syrup, allspice, and kosher salt. Using a pastry brush, generously brush the mixture on both sides.
Roast the Squash - Roast the squash slices in a 375˚F oven for 15 minutes. Flip the slices, rotate the baking sheets, and roast for an additional 15-20 minutes.
Amanda's Expert Tips
- Cut the acorn squash into even slices so they all cook evenly in the oven.
- Flip the slices halfway through the cooking time and rotate the pans as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Cook the roasted acorn squash slices in an air fryer at 350˚F for 20-25 minutes until fork tender.
Cut, slice, and baste the acorn squash 12 hours before cooking. Keep the pans wrapped tightly in plastic wrap in the refrigerator.
Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. They can be reheated in the microwave or oven.
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If you loved this recipe for maple roasted acorn squash, check out these other easy vegetable side dishes that I know you will love too!
Recipe
Maple Roasted Acorn Squash
Ingredients
- 2 large acorn squash
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F and line two sheet pans with parchment paper or foil.
- Cut the acorn squashes in half horizontally and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds.
- Cut the halves into slices, that are approximately one inch thick and arrange them on the prepared sheet pans in an even layer.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, maple syrup, allspice and salt.
- Using the basting or pastry brush, generously brush each squash slice on both sides with the maple syrup mixture.
- Roast the squash in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Flip the slices over and rotate the pans on the racks in the oven. Roast for an additional 15 - 20 minutes until fork tender.
Notes
- Squash - This recipe will work with sweet potatoes, butternut squash, or pumpkin.
- Plant-Based - Replace the butter with avocado oil
- Spice - Add ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon or smoked paprika, or ¼ teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Nuts - Sprinkle the roasted squash with ¼ cup of chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds.
- Air Fryer - Cook in an air fryer at 350˚F for 20-25 minutes until fork tender.
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