Artificial Food Coloring Free Maple Glazed Acorn Squash Rings
Autumn cooking doesn't get much more satisfying than this — golden, caramelized squash rings with a sticky-sweet glaze that smells incredible the moment it hits the oven. Every ingredient here is exactly what it says it is: acorn squash, coconut oil, pure maple syrup, and a warm blend of Ceylon cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric. There are no dyes, no artificial colorings, and no mystery additives hiding in the glaze — just real food doing all the work. That deep amber color you see on the finished rings? That's pure caramelization from the maple syrup, not a drop of anything artificial. The turmeric adds a subtle earthiness and a gorgeous natural warmth to the glaze that plays beautifully against the sweetness of the squash. It's an easy sheet-pan side that looks impressive enough for a holiday table but is genuinely low-effort to pull off any weeknight.
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4 servings
- 2 medium acorn squash (about 1.5 lb each)
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Trim the stem end off each acorn squash, then cut each squash crosswise into 1-inch rings. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and stringy fibers from the center of each ring, leaving a clean opening.
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