Annika Noelle’s (Hope) Baked Acorn Squash
ingredients
1 acorn squash
¼ cup water
2 Tbsp. maple syrup
1 pat of butter (if using dairy)
directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Take the acorn squash and cut it in half very carefully. 3. Clean out the seeds in the inside with a spoon. 4. In a baking dish, add a small amount of water to cover the bottom of the pan. 5. Place the two squash halves in the pan. 6. Pour ¼ cup of water on each side of the squash, along with the maple syrup, and add the pat of butter. 7. Place in the oven at 350 degrees for one hour or until squash is soft. 8. Serve and enjoy!
How did this dish become a holiday tradition?
“My family knows how much I don’t like to cook, so they gave me this simple recipe to bring a little bit of New England back to Los Angeles with me.”
Why do you love it so much?
“This recipe is special to me because it reminds me of home. It’s very comforting and it’s a somewhat healthy sweet treat.”
Do you eat it only at Thanksgiving?
“I also love to make it on a cold night when I want to feel cozy.”
What would you like to say to the fans who will make this dish?
“Consider it a little bit of love from my family to yours. Enjoy!”