Maple Squash

Ingredients

• 1  acorn squash 
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
• 2 tablespoons butter cut into small pieces
• 0.8 teaspoon kosher salt 
• 0.5 cup maple syrup 

Equipment

• oven
• baking pan

Directions

1. Cut an acorn squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Divide each half lengthwise and place the 4 pieces in a baking dish. Top with the maple syrup, salt, black pepper, and butter.
2. Bake at 400 F, basting occasionally, until tender, about 45 minutes.