Baked Acorn Squash

Spices of the World Cookbook by McCormick. Copyright 1964.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  acorn squash
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon basil

Directions

1. Wash squash and cut in half; remove seeds.
2. Place cut side down in a shallow baking dish containing water.
3. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Turn cut side up.
4. Put 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1 tablespoon butter in each half.
5. Sprinkle with pepper, season all and basil leaves. Return to oven and bake 15 minutes longer.