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  • Acorn Squash With Spiced Pecan Butter

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    Acorn Squash With Spiced Pecan Butter
    Servings: 4
    by Global Cookbook
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    Ingredients

    • 1/4 c. unsalted butter softened
    • 1/3 c. minced toasted pecans
    • 1 Tbsp. maple syrup
    • 1/2 tsp grnd cinnamon
    • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
    • 1/4 tsp grnd ginger
    • 1/4 tsp freshly-grnd black pepper
    • 2 x acorn squashes - (1 1/2 to 2 lbs ea)
    • 2 tsp extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil Kosher salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste

    Directions

    1. To make the Butter: In a small bowl, combine the butter, pecans, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and pepper. Mix well with a fork.
    2. To prepare the Squash: With a large, heavy knife cut the squash in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds with a spoon. Lightly brush the exposed flesh with the oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    3. Put the squash halves, cut-sides down, on the cooking grate and grill over Indirect High heat till grill marks are clearly visible, about 30 min.
    4. Turn the squash halves cut-sides up. Spread the exposed flesh with the pecan butter. Continue grilling till the flesh is tender, 20 to 30 min. Serve hot.
    5. This recipe yields 4 servings.
    6. Comments: On cold autumn nights, a sweet, buttery glaze over tender acorn squash is about as comforting as food gets. If desired, substitute butternut squash for equally good results.

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