SPICED UP BAKED ACORN SQUASH

**Admin** Sun Oct 04, 2009 11:17 am

SPICED UP BAKED ACORN SQUASH

INGREDIENTS:
6 whole acorn squash
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ginger
3/4 teaspoon mace
6 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
6 tablespoon maple syrup

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Split each squash in half
lengthwise; scoop out and discard seeds and fiber from centers.
Slice a thin piece from each bottom so they will rest flat in
the pan. Place squash in a shallow baking dish. Mix spices
together and sprinkle over squash. Mix melted butter with
vinegar; drizzle over squash. Add 1/2 Tbs. maple syrup to each
cavity. Cover dish with foil and bake for 1 and 3/4 hours.
Remove foil; baste. Return to oven for 10 minutes.

Yield: 12 Servings