Acorn Squash with Orange Marmalade

Ingredients

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

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).

2. 2

   Remove seeds and strings from squash halves.

3. 3

   Cut a small piece off outside of each half to make a flat space on which the half can stand level.

4. 4

   Place halves in a shallow pan or casserole in ¼ inch (6 mm) water with insides facing down. Bake for 35 minutes.

5. 5

   Combine marmalade and butter in a small bowl.

6. 6

   Remove squash from oven, and invert in pan or dish. Salt lightly.

7. 7

   Spread marmalade and butter mixture on edges of squash, allowing excess to run into center.

8. 8

   Place under broiler for 5 minutes or until lightly browned.