SIMPLE LEMON ACORN SQUASH

SIMPLE LEMON ACORN SQUASH

2 Large Acorn Squash (approx 2 lbs each)
½ cup Sugar
1 Fresh Lemon
1 T Butter
Water
Salt and Pepper to taste

Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard the seeds and membrane. Cut each half widthwise into ½” slices. Discard ends. Place slices in a large skillet with 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover for 20 minutes or until tender.

Meanwhile, combine sugar and 2 tablespoons of water in a saucepan. Stirring occasionally, cook over medium heat until sugar melts completely and turns into a syrup. Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes. Add juice from 1 fresh lemon,butter, salt and pepper. Stir until butter melts.

Place squash on a serving platter and top with syrup mixture. Serve warm.