How to Bake an Acorn Squash

Ingredients

A squash - washed well. For each squash half: 1 tsp. brown sugar 1 tsp maple syrup 2 tsp. butter/margarine 1/4 tsp. salt

You can try a pinch of cayenne, too, or experiment with your favorite spices.

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Cut squash in half, crosswise or lengthwise, then scrape out seeds.
3. Put the ingredients above into each squash hollow.
4. Place in a baking pan. Pour hot water to a depth of 1/4 inch around the squashes. Cover. Hint: Pour the water into the pan when it's in the oven.
5. Bake at 400 degrees for 1/2 hour.
6. Remove the cover and bake additional 1/2 hour.