Maple Roasted Acorn Squash Rings
These Maple Roasted Acorn Squash Rings are a sweet and simple, fall side dish made with maple syrup, cinnamon, brown sugar, and other seasonings.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash
- 3 tbsp. light brown sugar
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- Dash of ginger
- Dash of salt
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Optional: fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Cut top and bottom off of acorn squash. Scrape out inside and seeds. Cut the squash into rings.
- Place the squash rings onto a baking sheet, spreading them out so they have room to bake evenly.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until softened.
- While the squash rings are baking, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and salt in a small bowl.
- Flip the squash rings when they are done. Brush with olive oil, drizzle with syrup, and sprinkle the seasoning mixture on top.
- Bake again for 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the syrup and seasoning mixture has caramelized.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh thyme, and serve.