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September 12, 2019 · 22 Comments

Amaretto Roasted Acorn Squash

Thanksgiving· Vegetable Recipes

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Amaretto Roasted Acorn Squash with butter and brown sugar has a buttery, almond flavor that makes this the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving.

Amaretto Roasted Acorn Squash with butter and brown sugar has a buttery, almond flavor that makes this the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving.

Amaretto Roasted Acorn Squash on a pan

Acorn squash isn't something I regularly make for no other reason than I didn't really eat a lot of it growing up and wasn't sure I would like it. In fact, when a family friend gave my in-laws some from their farm, they passed some along to me.

I wasn't sure what I was going to do with it at the time, but they told me about a recipe that one of their friends used to make. They added a little butter, sugar and Amaretto to it; then baked it. It sounded perfect to me!

Amaretto.Roasted Acorn Squash-horizontal

How do I make roasted acorn squash?

This Amaretto Roasted Acorn Squash recipe was so simple to make. In fact it only took about 5 minutes to prepare before I popped it into the oven. All you need are acorn squash, butter, light brown sugar and Amaretto; which is an almond liquor.

Place the butter, sugar and Amaretto into the center of the squash; then bake for an hour. The squash is done when the flesh is soft and lightly browned.

As you can see the liquid kind of pools into the center, but as you cut into it with your first bite, the liquid disperses throughout the squash and you get this really sweet, buttery-almond flavor with every bite. This recipe serves four; each person gets a half.

Amaretto Roasted Acorn Squash

can I serve this squash for a crowd?

If you're feeding a large crowd for Thanksgiving, I suggest the following:

  • Cut the acorn squash into 1"-2" pieces. (You may leave the skin on.) Once the squash is cut, place in a large bowl.
  • Melt the butter and add it to the squash along with the sugar and amaretto. Mix well; then place on a baking sheet. Roast until soft; approximately 40-50 minutes (turning halfway).

What can you use instead of Amaretto?

If you're abstaining from alcohol, there are other alternatives. You can use Amaretto Syrup or one that is gluten free, GMO free, vegan and dairy free; which I found on Amazon. There is also almond extract; though it does contain alcohol. 

This Amaretto Roasted Acorn Squash was delicious and is going to be a new Fall favorite. The best part is that it takes only minutes to prepare. If you're concerned about oven space Thanksgiving day, might I suggest making these the night before. Once they're cooked, allow them to cool then wrap tightly and refrigerate.

You can either reheat in the oven or microwave when you're ready to serve. I for one will be making this recipe again for our Thanksgiving dinner. ~Enjoy!

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Amaretto Roasted Acorn Squash

Amaretto Roasted Acorn Squash

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Amaretto Roasted Acorn Squash with butter and brown sugar has a buttery, almond flavor that makes this the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 acorn squash
  • 4 teaspoon butter
  • 4 teaspoon light brown sugar
  • 4 teaspoon amaretto liqueur

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Wash the outer skin of the acorn squash; then carefully cut it in half lengthwise for each one. You should have four halves. Scoop out the inside pulp and discard, make criss-cross slits in the flesh; then place the squash on a baking sheet.
  • Place 1 tsp. of butter, 1 tsp. brown sugar and 1 tsp. Amaretto into each half.
  • Bake for 1 hour or until soft.

Nutrition

Calories: 67kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 0.1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 34mgPotassium: 10mgFiber: 0.01gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 127IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 0.03mg
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Comments

  1. Melanie says

    January 04, 2024 at 4:05 am

    I made this recipe but substituted the brown sugar with coconut sugar, substituted the butter with coconut oil, and added cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger, and dried cranberries. It punches all my buttons!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      January 04, 2024 at 5:50 am

      That sounds delicious, I'll have to try that next time!

      Reply
  2. Billie C says

    September 13, 2019 at 6:52 am

    Can't wait to try this!! Anything with Amaretto in or on it is a favorite of mine!! Plus I grew up eating all the winter squashes, Love them!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      September 13, 2019 at 9:04 am

      I hope you enjoy the recipe Billie! It's so easy to make and the Amaretto just oozes into the squash..it's so good!

      Reply
  3. Piroska says

    November 18, 2015 at 1:43 pm

    This looks absolutely delicious! I've rarely eaten squashes of any kind (other than pumpkin, in pumpkin pie), and I'd like to try some! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      November 18, 2015 at 1:50 pm

      I was a newbie with this acorn squash myself and now I can't wait to make it again for Thanksgiving. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Sara Zielinski says

    November 15, 2015 at 4:09 pm

    5 stars
    I love squash.

    Reply
  5. bunny butt says

    November 12, 2015 at 5:08 pm

    i love this recipe, will have to try it

    Reply
  6. Molli vandehey says

    November 11, 2015 at 9:37 pm

    i love amaretto but have never thought to cook with it, this sounds awesome

    Reply
  7. Sonali aka The Foodie Physician says

    November 11, 2015 at 4:49 pm

    This looks so good! I also never really ate acorn squash growing up but now I love it. This recipe looks nice and simple- perfect for Thanksgiving!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      November 11, 2015 at 5:56 pm

      Thanks Sonali and yes it is VERY simple to make too! I'm definitely going to make it again for Thanksgiving, but since we have a larger crowd, I think I'll chop it up, mix all of the ingredients in a bowl; then roast it on a baking sheet. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

      Reply
  8. EmilyZenKen says

    November 10, 2015 at 12:18 pm

    I love acorn squash. I just wish the stink bugs would quit eating my plants so I can get some!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      November 11, 2015 at 7:07 am

      Oh no, that's horrible!

      Reply
  9. Judy Thomas says

    November 10, 2015 at 5:46 am

    5 stars
    This sounds delicious and so flavorful!

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      November 10, 2015 at 7:47 am

      Thanks Judy, it was delicious!

      Reply
  10. ebeccia1@worcester.edu says

    November 09, 2015 at 10:13 pm

    whoa this sounds crazy good

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      November 10, 2015 at 7:47 am

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  11. alicia szemon says

    November 09, 2015 at 7:20 pm

    5 stars
    yummy! i love acorn squash!

    Reply
  12. Shannon says

    November 09, 2015 at 7:14 pm

    Wow this sounds amazing and thank you for sharing your yummy recipe with us.

    Reply
  13. Sara Zielinski says

    November 09, 2015 at 1:28 pm

    5 stars
    I Love acorn squash.

    Reply
  14. Deborah D says

    November 09, 2015 at 7:29 am

    This recipe sounds so good & delicious. I am pinning this to make it later.

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      November 09, 2015 at 12:30 pm

      Thanks so much Deborah, it was the first time I made it this way and really loved it.

      Reply

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