Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place squash halves in a 9- by 13-inch baking dish, cut-side up.

In a medium bowl, combine maple syrup, butter, and cinnamon. Coat the cut half of the squash evenly with the syrup mixture, using all of the mixture.

Bake for 1 hour, basting occasionally, or until squash is fork-tender and starts to brown around the edges.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Comments: Cinnamon, maple syrup, and acorn squash, what a natural combination! I love the simple richness. Be careful when you check the squash for doneness and remove it from the oven because the syrup is very hot and can burn you.

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