Cut acorn squash in halves and put cut side down in 1/2 inch of water and bake in 325 degree oven for 1/2 hour or until tender. Turn them over and sprinkle with salt and put 1 or 2 teaspoons butter and 2 tablespoons of lite or low calorie pancake syrup in each half. Return to oven and cook another 1/2 hour.