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Side Dish
American
2 - 4 servings
20 minutes
15 minutes
2 medium Acorn squash
1/2 cup orange juice, unsweetened
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed, or brown sugar twin to equal
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter
Cut each squash crosswise into 6 (1/4 inch thick) slices. Discard seeds and membrane.
Arrange slices in a 13x9x12 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Pour orange juice over squash and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.
Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and lemon zest in a small non-aluminum saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Brush sugar mixture on squash and bake, uncovered, an additional 15 minutes or until tender, basting occasionally.
