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Vanilla Bourbon Baked Acorn Squash

Sweet, savory, and scrumptious!

TIME: 45 MINS | 3-4 SERVINGS

FEATURING
Bourbon Balsamic Vinegar
Mission Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Ingredients

2 acorn squash

1/4 cup Bourbon Balsamic

1/4 cup Mission EVOO

2/3 cup maple syrup

2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp vanilla extract

2/3 cup chopped pecans

Nutmeg to taste

STEP 1
Preheat oven to 375°F.

STEP 2
Halve squash and scoop out seeds.

STEP 3
In a medium bowl, mix syrup, Bourbon Balsamic, vanilla, and lemon juice.

STEP 4
Generously brush mixture on halved squash, allowing to pool in the center. Place squash in a baking dish.

STEP 5
Add chopped pecans and olive oil to the remaining mixture and set aside.

STEP 6
Bake squash for 20 min.

STEP 7
Remove from oven and pour pecan mixture into each squash cavity.Bake for another 20 min or until cooked through.

STEP 8
Serve warm and enjoy!

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