Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • Acorn squash (cut in half with seeds scooped out)
  • 1/2 tablespoon of butter PER half acorn
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (PER half acorn)
  • 1/4 cup shelled walnuts (PER half acorn)
  • salt (to taste)
  • brie (3-4 cubes)

Instruction

  • Put acorns in a deep broiler-safe dish, cavity side up.
  • Place butter and walnuts in the cavity of each acorn, then pour maple syrup over top and sprinkle liberally with salt.
  • Pour about 1/2 inch of water into the bottom of the pan.
  • Cover pan tightly with foil and bake at 425 degrees for about 50 minutes, until acorn flesh is soft.
  • Remove foil and put brie cubes in the cavity of each acorn.  Broil
  • on the top rack for 2 - 3 minutes until acorns and cheese are slightly
  • browned.
  • Garnish with a smidge more maple syrup and serve with a spoon.  Enjoy!