Baked Acorn Squash Rings
 We wouldn't be at all surprised if the kids suddenly started eating squash after they try this recipe. Makes 4 servings.


Ingredients:
1 medium acorn squash, about 11/2 pounds
1/3 cup maple syrup mixed with 2 tablespoons bourbon or rum
Kosher salt to tast


Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 400F.

2. Trim ends of squash and cut crosswise into 4 rings of equal thickness (about 3/4 inch thick). Remove seeds and stringy material.

3. Put rings on a shallow baking pan. Add enough water to come halfway up the sides of the rings.

4. Bake about 30 minutes, turning once, or until rings are just tender.

5. Pour off any remaining water.

6. Brush one side of each ring with maple syrup mixture and season with salt.

7. Bake 5 minutes. Repeat on the other side.

Cooking Tip
My wife likes to eat the skin and all with this dish. You may want to cook it a little longer if you plan on doing that yourself. Also, wash the skin well before cutting the rings.
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