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roasted acorn squash wedges

The Best Roasted Acorn Squash Recipes

An easy flavorful bold Holiday dish that will leave your family wanting more
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 55 mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 acorn squash, cut into 4 wedges, deseeded

Bourbon Maple Syrup Glaze

  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp bourbon or brandy or skip
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice mix
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Whipped Goat Cheese

  • 4 oz. goat cheese or feta cheese
  • 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme, finely chopped or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • salt to taste

Port Infused Cranberries

  • 1/4 cup cranberries
  • 1/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp cherry port or brandy
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375F. Wash the squash well, then dry with a towel. Trim the top and bottom off each squash, then cut in half from top to bottom. Use a melon baller or spoon to remove the inner seeds and strings. Then cut into half again. Place on a lined baking sheet.
  • Whisk the bourbon maple syrup ingredients together with the maple syrup, olive oil, pumpkin pie spice, cayenne pepper, and salt until well incorporated. Brush the maple bourbon mixture onto both sides of the squash. Roast for 20 minutes. Then roast the squash for 25 minutes on the first side, then flip each slice over and bake for another 15 minutes, until caramelized and soft. 
  • In the meantime simmer the cranberries, orange juice, and the cherry port over medium heat until simmering then low heat for Set aside. Prepare the whipped goat cheese by blending all the ingredients in a medium-size bowl with hand mixer. Set aside.
  • Place the acorn slices on a serving platter. Scoop a tbsp of whipped goat cheese. Garnish with cranberries, pomegranate seeds, candied pecans, and fresh thyme.

Notes

  • Substitute Port and/or bourbon with brandy or skip altogether. 
  • Use chopped walnuts or regular pecans instead of candied pecans. 
  • Substitute fresh thyme for rosemary or use the dried version. 
  • Use honey versus maple syrup. 
  • Skip the cayenne if you don't like spicy and use black pepper for a milder taste. 
Keyword fall recipes, holiday side dishes, roasted acorn squash