Acorn squash is a wonderfully flavorful treat we enjoy throughout fall and winter. Here we top it off with a simple sweet raspberry sauce, adding color and complexity to the dish. It's easy enough to make on a weeknight, yet special enough to serve with your holiday meal.
INGREDIENTS
Raspberry Sauce
- 1 package (6 ounces or 1 1/3 cups) Driscoll's Raspberries
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
Roasted Acorn Squash
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for the pan
- 2 acorn squash
- 2 tablespoons honey, warmed until fluid
- 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a large roasting pan. Cut each squash lengthwise into 8 equal wedges. (To do this safely, place a squash on the work surface. Position a chef's knife where you want to cut the squash. Hit the back of the knife blade with the heel of your other hand or a blunt object, such as a flat meat pounder, to drive the knife into the squash.)
- Arrange squash wedges, skin sides down, in prepared roasting pan. Lightly oil the squash. Add 1/2 cup of water to the pan. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake 20 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until squash is almost tender, about 15 minutes. Brush squash with honey and bake until lightly browned, about 5 minutes longer.
- Meanwhile, make raspberry sauce. Combine raspberries, brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until juices are lightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Purée briefly (do not crush seeds) in blender. Strain raspberry mixture through a fine sieve.
- Arrange acorn squash on platter. Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with raspberry puree and serve hot.
If Making Ahead
- Acorn squash can be roasted, covered with aluminum foil, and stored at room temperature for up to 8 hours. Add 1/4 cup hot water to pan. Reheat, covered with foil, in preheated 400°F oven for 10 minutes, then uncovered for 5 minutes more.
Raspberry drizzle can be covered and refrigerated for 1 day. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before using.
Nutrition Facts
Makes: 8 to 12
| Calories: | 262 |
| Total Fat: | 21.28g |
| Saturated Fat: | 12.48g |
| Cholesterol: | 194.07mg |
Amount Per Serving
| Sodium: | 35.58mg |
| Total Carbohydrates: | 15.39g |
| Dietary Fiber: | 1.09g |
| Protein: | 191.52g |
customer reviews
5 out of 5 (based on 1 ratings)
Absolutely Delightful!
By Wendy Read - Sunchowder
I made this squash recipe last week and loved it! Just the right amount of sweetness against the squash. Simple to prepare, a gorgeous fall treat, perfect for your Thanksgiving table too!
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