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Acorn Squash Halves with Orange Pecans

 

A sweet and nutty side dish...
 

2 medium 

 

acorn squash, halved lengthwise and seeded

 

3 Tbs 

 

butter, at room temperature

 

2 Tbs 

 

lightly packed brown sugar

 

½ tsp 

 

ground cinnamon

 

1 Tbs 

 

grated orange zest

 

¼ cup 

 

freshly squeezed orange juice

 

½ cup 

 

pecans, roughly chopped

 

 

1

Preheat oven to 375°F.

2

Place squash, cut-side-down, in a large shallow baking dish and fill with water to come ½ inch up the sides. Bake until tender when pierced with a knife, about 40 minutes.

3

Turn the squash cut-side-up and place in a clean baking dish. In a small bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and orange zest and juice; mix in the nuts. Divide the butter mixture evenly among the squash cavities. Continue baking, uncovered, until lightly browned, about 20 minutes longer. Serve hot.

 

Servings: 4

 

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William's- Sonoma: A Harvest of Pumpkins and Squash

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