Maple-Roasted Acorn Squash

Ingredients

• 6 pound acorn squash 
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 0.3 cup maple syrup 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin

Equipment

• bowl
• oven
• baking pan

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 42
2. Cut each squash in half lengthwise. Discard seeds and membranes.
3. Cut each half crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices; peel.
4. Combine syrup, oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl, stirring well.
5. Add squash; toss to coat.
6. Place squash in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
7. Bake at 425 for 25 minutes or until tender, stirring every 10 minutes.