Instructions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Trim stem ends and cut delicata squash lengthwise in half, or sweet dumpling or acorn squash crosswise in half; scoop out seeds and membrane. Place water in a baking dish large enough to hold the squash. Place squash cut side down in dish. Bake 20 minutes or until squash is tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife.

Turn squash cut side up in dish; sprinkle with salt. Combine syrup, butter, and bourbon (if using); spoon evenly over cut sides of squash, letting excess drip into cavity of squash. Broil until squash is glazed and golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Sprinkie pomegranate seeds on top.

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NOTES : Im not too fond of pomegranate seeds but i do like the color and flavor. I was thinking of tossing some cooked and drained black beans with pomegranate pepper jelly as a garnish with cilantro leaves (of course).

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