Acorn Squash with Caramel Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 medium acorn squash
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp butter
caramel sauce:
2 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups maple pancake syrup
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions:

Cut squash in half; remove and discard seeds. Sprinkle cinnamon over squash. Place cut side down in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. of hot water. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes.
Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up and dot with butter. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until tender.
Meanwhile, for sauce, in a large saucepan, bring brown sugar and syrup to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook until sugar is dissolved. Stir in butter until melted. Add cream. Remove from the heat. Serve with squash. Refrigerate leftover sauce. Yield: 6 servings (4 cups sauce).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	569.32 Kcal (2384 kJ)
Calories from fat	205.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.86g	35%
Cholesterol	64.55mg	22%
Sodium	76.95mg	3%
Potassium	768.66mg	16%
Total Carbs	95.61g	32%
Sugars	44.11g	176%
Dietary Fiber	4.48g	18%
Protein	2.6g	5%
Vitamin C	23.8mg	40%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	91.8mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	160.61 Kcal (672 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.45g	35%
Cholesterol	18.21mg	22%
Sodium	21.71mg	3%
Potassium	216.85mg	16%
Total Carbs	26.97g	32%
Sugars	12.44g	176%
Dietary Fiber	1.26g	18%
Protein	0.73g	5%
Vitamin C	6.7mg	40%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	8%
Iron	0.6mg	12%
Calcium	25.9mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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