Roasted Acorn Squash Slices (Maple Ginger)

slices of roasted acorn squash arranged in a concentric circle on a large white plate around a small container of white sauce.

5 from 3 votes

Roasted Acorn Squash Slices (Maple Ginger)

Sweet and mildly-spiced roasted acorn squash slices that caramelize into a fantastic side dish or dessert while it bakes in the oven.

Prep Time5

Cook Time40

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 10.15kcal

Author: Max

Equipment

Silicone Baking Mat
pastry brush

Ingredients

1 medium acorn squash ~1 ¼ lbs. or 600g
1 Tablespoon coconut oil
1 ½ Tablespoons maple syrup
½ teaspoon ginger powder
¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and wash the squash, and then microwave it for up to 1 minute to soften it, if needed.
Cut the squash in half and scoop out the insides; there's no need to peel it as long as you've washed it.
Cut each side into strips, around 8-10 pieces per half, and then place the slices on a tray with the flat sides down.
Brush on or drizzle over half your coconut oil, and then bake your squash for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, mix your ginger powder, salt, and maple syrup into a sauce, and set aside.
Once your timer goes off, take the slices out of the oven and flip each one over. Brush on th eother half of the coconut oil, then brush or drizzle them with the maple mixture, and bake them for 25-30 more minutes. Serve warm.

Notes

Buy Organic: And clean the squash super well, even though they're organic, because the squash's skin helps to keep the squash moist while cooking it at such a high heat.

Adding Cinnamon: You can add ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon if tolerated, and I really recommend it for the big flavor added by a tiny amount.

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