Lemony Acorn Squash

Submitted by gailanng

"A delightful seasonal dish. Tip: Microwave the squash just a few seconds at a time until softened just enough to get a knife through."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 large acorn squash
• 1 cup water, plus 2 tablespoons, divided
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon white pepper

directions

1. Wash the squash; cut in half lengthwise; remove and discard the seeds and membrane.
2. Cut each half crosswise into 1/2 inch slices, discarding ends.
3. Place slices in a large skillet.
4. Add 1 cup water; bring to boil.
5. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until or until tender.
6. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar and remaining 2 tablespoons water.
7. Cook over medium heat until sugar melts and syrup is golden, stirring occasionally.
8. Remove from heat; carefully add lemon juice (it will sizzle), butter, salt and pepper.
9. Cook and stir over low heat until butter melts.
10. Place, squash on a serving plate and top with syrup.

Reviews

[UmmBinat]

This was different and good. We had it with a Basmati rice with almonds fried in butter dish and Balkan (thick style) yogurt for a good vegetarian meal! I liked how quick it cooked but it still tastes better baked in the oven to me so if I make this again I will bake acorn squash halves like recipe#404525 and then add the lovely syrup.

 

[queenbeatrice]

Made for 123 Hits Tag. I loved the sweetness and tangyness of this squash. Very tasty, will make this again. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

 

[BecR2400]

Fabulous! We really loved the bright and tangy accent that the lemon syrup added to this delectable squash dish. A pairing made in heaven! I did add just a tiny dash each of cinnamon and nutmeg, which added a nice accent, I think. Thanks, Gailanng, for sharing this one. Made for Slide into Thanksgiving Sides in the Photos Forum.

 

[Sydney Mike]

I did cut this in half for just the 2 of us, but other than that, the recipe was followed right on down, & we had a great tasting squash side! The lemon syrup really made this special, I thought, & I plan on making it again for one or both of the several Thanksgiving gatherings we're having! A very nice keeper! [Tagged & reviewed as a recipenap in the Aus/NZ Recipe Swap #34]

 

[Chef Jean]

The flavor of the sauce was great, I loved the lemon in it, but I found that as it cooled it got too hard to eat. The caramel was stuck to everything it touched! However, that was really just a slight inconvience, as the dish in general was easy to make and tasted great! Made for ZWT 7.