How To Make Delicious Roasted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Acorn Squash

We’ve entered autumn, which means we finally get to welcome in some harvest flavors. Autumn being my favorite season, it literally could not have come soon enough. I love the changing leaves, the comforting dishes, and frankly, the weather finally cooling the hell off.

Roasted acorn squash is a really great way to usher in the season. Roasting the squash brings out the earthy flavors of its buttery flesh. Sprinkling it with brown sugar and cinnamon adds a warming and sweet harvest flavor.

The great thing about acorn squash is not only do you get a light meal out of it, you can also roast the seeds for a crunchy snack that is rich in nutrients.

Let’s make the most of fall flavors while we can!

Roasted Brown Sugar Cinnamon Acorn Squash

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Dessert, Main Course, Side Dish

Servings 2 servings

Equipment

• Rimmed baking sheet
• Spoon or melon baller

Ingredients

  

• cooking spray or oil
• 1 medium acorn squash
• 2 tbsp vegan butter softened
• 3 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• pinch of salt

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 425F. Spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray or a drizzle of oil.
• To prepare your squash, carefully cut your squash in half lengthwise (use the top stem as a guideline). Next, cut notches (pictured) on the bottom of each of your squash halves (this will keep it from rocking back and forth on the tray). Deseed your squash using a spoon or a melon baller, either discarding or saving the seeds for roasting.
  
• Placing your squash halves face down on the tray, bake them for 30-35 minutes or until fork tender. Meanwhile, prepare your cinnamon mixture by combining the vegan butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract and pinch of salt in a small bowl.
• Remove squash from the oven, flipping face up on the tray. Brush or spoon the cinnamon mixture evenly over the squash, being sure to brush up the sides and on all exposed flesh. Bake for another 10 minutes to carmelize. Fluff the squash with a fork to coat with brown sugar mixture, and enjoy!

Keyword acorn squash, autumn, brown sugar, cinnamon, easy, squash

This is just one of many delicious things you can do with squash. I also love to make butternut squash fries, and pumpkin bread too! Perhaps I’ll share those recipes with you at some point. Until next time, peace 🙂