Orange Baked Acorn Squash

Name: Orange Baked Acorn Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 acorn squash, halved and seeded; ¼ cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Rating: 4.18 stars

55 Ratings
42 Reviews
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Baked acorn squash with a buttery orange flavor, accented with nutmeg. Kids love this!

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

1 hr

total:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 4 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
¼ cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 tablespoons butter
4 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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Step 2

Fill a baking dish with about 1/2 inch water. Place squash halves cut side down in the dish, and bake 40 minutes in the preheated oven.
Step 3

In a bowl, whisk together the thawed orange juice, butter, brown sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
Step 4

Turn squash halves cut side up in the baking dish, and drizzle evenly with the orange juice sauce. Continue baking 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

201 calories; protein 2.5g 5% DV; carbohydrates 37.8g 12% DV; fat 6.3g 10% DV; cholesterol 15.3mg 5% DV; sodium 50.3mg 2% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (42)

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fingers77

01/12/2007

Please don't forget those seeds when you cut the squash in half spread the seeds out on a piece of foil and sprinkle with salt pepper paprika onion and garlic powder and bake them along with the squash anbd in 5 minutes you'll have a little snack wile you're cooking the rest of your meal...they go great with an ice cold beer too! Read More

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JimmyS

11/16/2010

I was so looking forward to this based on the ratings but to be honest the orange was overpowering. Did not enjoy it at all. Read More

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(6)

55 Ratings

5 star values: 26
4 star values: 18
3 star values: 7
2 star values: 3
1 star values: 1

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fingers77

01/12/2007

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Sheri

10/10/2006

I loved the hint of orange taste and the easy preparation of this dish; however I had to fill the hole with something so I diced two macintosh apples and tossed them with the orange sauce and then placed them in the squash. I cut the baking time of the sqash to 30 min and then baked the squash and apples together for 30 min. Everyone loved it. Read More

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Hun E Bare

06/24/2008

This was really tasty. I didn't have OJ concentrate so I just used regular OJ. I cut the cooking time down by partially cooking the squash in the microwave and then finishing it up in the oven with chicken that I was baking.This would be a great holiday recipe. Read More

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MAGDALEN

10/22/2008

This recipe was very good but very sweet. I found adding soy sauce balanced out the sweet with a salty taste. I will definitely make this again! Read More

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Chouli

04/17/2007

I completely enjoyed this recipe. It is an ingenious idea way to get squash past your kid's plate. It worked. I did combine two recipes however. This one and "Acorn Squash with Apple". So I peeled and sliced the squash and simmered it with apple and the orange sauce. Great job! Read More

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Debiwebi

08/02/2008

Everyone loved it! Personally I thought it had too much nutmeg but I will definitely make it again but I'll use 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg instead of 1 teaspoon. Try it! Read More

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(8)

rsogburn

07/20/2009

Should add orange peel to punch up flavoring. When reheated and mashed with butter and brown sugar is really yummy. Read More

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princess of doom

02/28/2011

Didn't have a strong orange flavor. Read More

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ZOINKS

12/16/2007

OK. I used honey instead of brown sugar. Maybe that's why mine wasn't great. Also I had to cook my squash for more than an hour in a gas oven and they still weren't very tender. Read More

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JimmyS

11/16/2010

I was so looking forward to this based on the ratings but to be honest the orange was overpowering. Did not enjoy it at all. Read More

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(6)

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Nutritional Information

Orange Baked Acorn Squash

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 200.8

% Daily Value *

protein: 5 %

carbohydrates: 12 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 16 %

sugars:

fat: 10 %

saturated fat: 20 %

cholesterol: 5 %

vitamin a iu: 23 %

niacin equivalents: 18 %

vitamin b6: 26 %

vitamin c: 87 %

folate: 18 %

calcium: 10 %

iron: 10 %

magnesium: 31 %

potassium: 28 %

sodium: 2 %

thiamin: 40 %

calories from fat:

percent of calories from carbs:

percent of calories from fat:

percent of calories from protein:

percent of calories from sat fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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fingers77

01/12/2007

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Sheri

10/10/2006

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Hun E Bare

06/24/2008

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MAGDALEN

10/22/2008

This recipe was very good but very sweet. I found adding soy sauce balanced out the sweet with a salty taste. I will definitely make this again!

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(12)

Chouli

04/17/2007

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(10)

Debiwebi

08/02/2008

Everyone loved it! Personally I thought it had too much nutmeg but I will definitely make it again but I'll use 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg instead of 1 teaspoon. Try it!

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(8)

rsogburn

07/20/2009

Should add orange peel to punch up flavoring. When reheated and mashed with butter and brown sugar is really yummy.

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(7)

princess of doom

02/28/2011

Didn't have a strong orange flavor.

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ZOINKS

12/16/2007

OK. I used honey instead of brown sugar. Maybe that's why mine wasn't great. Also I had to cook my squash for more than an hour in a gas oven and they still weren't very tender.

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(6)

JimmyS

11/16/2010

I was so looking forward to this based on the ratings but to be honest the orange was overpowering. Did not enjoy it at all.

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(6)

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