Allow 1/2 medium sized Red Kuri Squash for each serving.
Wash the squash, cut in half lengthwise, and scrape out the seeds and string portion. Stick a hole in each end of the squash halves and put into each squash cavity the following: Pinch of salt, pinch of ground cinnamon, dash of ground pepper, 2 teaspoons dark or light brown sugar, and 1½ teaspoons butter.
Arrange squash in a baking dish.
Pour boiling water into the pan to a depth of 1 inch. Bake, covered, in a 400 degrees F oven for 45 minutes, or until squash is tender.