Pureed Acorn Squash With Maple Syrup

"a very easy, quick, easy to prepare recipe for unexpected company or a quick dinner."
 
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Ready In:
17mins
Ingredients:
6
Yields:
4 plates
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • Carefully cut the acorn squash in half lengthwise, and scrape out seeds.
  • Place cut side down in a microwave-safe 10 inch glass pie plate, and add the water.
  • Cover with microwave-safe plastic wrap and vent one side.
  • Microwave on high power for 12 minutes, turning the dish a quarter turn twice, until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Let stand, covered for 5 minutes.
  • Protecting your hand with a double thickness of paper toweling, spoon out the softened squash flesh and transfer to a food processor.
  • Add the buttrer and maple syrup and process until the mixture is pureed.
  • Season to taste with salt, and pepper, and serve immediately.

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Reviews

  1. I had some leftover mashed squash for a soup recipe I made a couple of days and thought the maple syrup would add a special zing to the squash. I was surprised that I didn't think it added much flavor. The squash was good, but I don't think it tasted all that different than plain buttered squash (which I do really like!). I used pure maple syrup, cut the recipe in half, but didn't cut down the maple in an effort to get more maple flavor.
     
  2. This is so simple a good even the kids liked it. Nice recipe
     
  3. Simple comfort food that tastes great. I made a slimmer version with light butter and reduced sugar maple syrup for a more point friendly side. Paired with a spicy roasted chicken - the combination was rather pleasing and comforting on a fall night. Thanks!
     
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Tweaks

  1. Also add a little cinnamon.
     

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