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Home » Recipes » Side Dishes » Baked Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon

Baked Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon

By Sherri On October 18, 2019, Updated November 19, 2020 11 Comments

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This Baked Acorn Squash recipe is a simple side dish flavored with just the right amount of brown sugar, cinnamon and honey. It’s perfect for Holiday gatherings that your whole family will love!

I love all kinds of squash.  Yellow squash, zucchini squash, spaghetti squash, butternut squash, you name it.  But for some reason, I have never baked an acorn squash…until now.  This recipe is perfect for adding to Fall dinners and holiday menus.

closeup of Baked Brown Sugar Cinnamon Acorn Squash on a baking sheet

 

Although acorn squash is a winter squash (or gourd), I knew it was going to be somewhat similar to making butternut or spaghetti squash.  You need to slice it in half and scoop out the seeds and pulp.

Acorn Squash has yellow flesh with a slightly sweet taste. It is high in Vitamin C and also a great source Vitamin B, Potassium, Manganese, and Magnesium. It also has about 9 grams of fiber in a one cup serving.

My quest was to find an amazing flavor that would be a hit with my family.   Brown sugar and cinnamon popped in my head because, well, who doesn’t love that?   I only used 1 Tablespoon of brown sugar and 1 Tablespoon of honey.  If you need a vegan option, you can use maple syrup instead of the honey. I also used a little coconut oil instead of butter.

closeup of Baked Brown Sugar Cinnamon Acorn Squash on a baking sheet

How to Bake Acorn Squash

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

Cut the squash in half across the center. Be careful during this step and be sure to hold the squash steady while cutting.

Acorn Squash cut in half on a cutting board

Score around the seeds and pulp with a knife.

closeup of a half of acorn squash with a knife

Scoop out the seeds and pulp out of the center of each half.

closeup of acorn squash with a spoon scooping out seeds

acorn squash halves scooped out on a cutting board

In a small bowl, mix the coconut oil, cinnamon, brown sugar, and honey.

brown sugar cinnamon mixture in a small glass bowl

Divide the mixture between the 2 halves and brush/rub the mixture inside each half.

Acorn Squash halves being brushed with cinnamon brown sugar mixture

Place them on a baking sheet cut side up.

Bake for 45 minutes – 1 hour until the center is tender.  When you can stick a fork in it easily it is done.

ENJOY!!

closeup of baked Brown Sugar Cinnamon Acorn Squash on a baking sheet

Baked Brown Sugar Cinnamon Acorn Squash

Try these other easy side dishes too:

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

Roasted Green Beans

Spicy Asian Zucchini

Sauteed Spinach with Garlic

Roasted Italian Mushrooms

cooked acorn squash with brown sugar

Baked Brown Sugar Cinnamon Acorn Squash

Mouthwatering Baked Brown Sugar Cinnamon Acorn Squash. A simple side dish your whole family will love
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 101kcal
Author: Sherri Hagymas
Cost: $2

Ingredients

  • 1 Acorn squash
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon coconut oil melted
  • 1 Tablespoon honey or maple syrup for a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F
  • Cut the squash in half across the center
  • Score around the seeds and pulp with a knife.
  • Scoop out the seeds and pulp out of the center of each half
  • In a small bowl, mix the coconut oil, cinnamon, brown sugar, and honey.
  • Divide the mixture between the 2 halves and brush/rub the mixture inside each half.
  • Place them on a baking sheet cut side up
  • Bake for 45 minutes - 1 hour until the center is tender. When you can stick a fork in it easily it is done.
  • ENJOY!!

Notes

For a vegan option, substitute maple syrup for the honey.

Nutrition

Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 373mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Vitamin C: 11.9mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 0.8mg
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By Sherri Healthy Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetables

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  1. April J Harris says

    October 26, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    5 stars
    What a wonderful way to serve acorn squash – love the flavours you have used, Sherri. Thank you for sharing this delicious autumn treat with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop.

    Reply
  2. Sadie Seasongoods says

    October 26, 2015 at 10:13 am

    I always forget about acorn squash- I get too caught up on butternut and spaghetti, but I think this recipe will force me to remember the adorable acorn squash! Sounds delish. Thanks so much for linking up at Snickerdoodle Sunday- we always appreciate it!

    Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)

    Reply
  3. Cecilia MyThriftStoreAddiction says

    October 25, 2015 at 11:01 am

    This looks so tasty! Visiting from Scrapality! Blessings, Cecilia

    Reply
  4. Miz Helen says

    October 24, 2015 at 4:19 pm

    5 stars
    We would just love your Acorn Squash! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
    Come Back Soon,
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  5. Lou Lou Girls says

    October 24, 2015 at 2:53 pm

    Delish! This looks so good! Pinned and tweeted. Thank you for being a part of our party! I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm. We love partying with you! Lou Lou Girls

    Reply
  6. Jann Olson says

    October 23, 2015 at 8:54 pm

    Looks scrumptious! I have added brown sugar and butter to banana squash but I will have to give this a try. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

    Reply
  7. Anita says

    October 22, 2015 at 8:40 pm

    This recipe looks so delicious! Hi, I’m Anita visiting from Freedom Fridays.

    Reply
    • Sherri says

      October 22, 2015 at 8:46 pm

      Hi Anita! Thank you so much!

      Reply
  8. Terry Duncan says

    October 22, 2015 at 3:05 pm

    I can’t wait to try your recipe…It sounds delicious!

    Reply
  9. amber says

    October 22, 2015 at 11:43 am

    4 stars
    This sounds amazing! You should check out my two recent recent recipes for acorn squash!

    Reply
  10. Lori says

    October 19, 2015 at 9:17 pm

    I’ve made this before! It is too die for! Love it!

    Reply
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