Mashed Maple Squash

By dmscott52

Ingredients

• 1 Acorn squash (1-1/4 pounds) halved and seeded
• 2 T. pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp. butter
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coat 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Place squash halves cut-side down in the prepared pan. Bake until soft, about 45-50 minutes.
Scrape the soft squash flesh into a medium bowl. Stir in syrup, butter, cinnamon and salt with a fork, mashing until somewhat smooth.