ROASTED AND GRILLED ACORN SQUASH WITH ORANGE ZESTFULNES!
4 acorn squash, halved lengthwise, seeds and membranes
removed
1/4 cup melted butter
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups fresh orange juice
1 T orange zest
1/2 cup light brown sugar
4 whole allspice berries
1 stick cinnamon
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Brush the cut side of each acorn squash with the butter
and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place squash, cut-side
down, on a baking sheet and bake until almost tender,
about 30 minutes.
While the squash is baking, combine the orange juice,
orange zest, brown sugar, allspice, and cinnamon in a
medium saucepan. Cook over high heat until reduced to
1 cup, stirring often.
Preheat the grill to medium-high. Place the squash, cut
side up, on the grill, and brush with the orange glaze.
Cook for 5 minutes, turn over with tongs, and grill for
5 more minutes, or until tender and glaze is caramelized.
Remove from the grill and pour the rest of the glaze over.
Serve warm. |
