Cookbook:Acorn Squash with Orange Marmalade

Acorn squash with orange marmalade is a quick, easy vegetable side dish that has great appeal due to its slight sweetness.

Ingredients

 * 1 medium acorn squash, halved lengthwise
 * 1 tablespoon orange marmalade
 * 1 teaspoon butter or margarine
 * ⅛ teaspoon salt

Procedure

 * 1) Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
 * 2) Remove seeds and strings from squash halves.
 * 3) Cut a small piece off outside of each half to make a flat space on which the half can stand level.
 * 4) Place halves in a shallow pan or casserole in ¼ inch (6 mm) water with insides facing down. Bake for 35 minutes.
 * 5) Combine marmalade and butter in a small bowl.
 * 6) Remove squash from oven, and invert in pan or dish. Salt lightly.
 * 7) Spread marmalade and butter mixture on edges of squash, allowing excess to run into center.
 * 8) Place under broiler for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * Substitute brown sugar for the orange marmalade.