3 medium acorn squash
1 tsp. salt
2/3 c. melted butter
2/3 c. maple syrup

Wash squash and cut into halves. Remove and discard seeds and stringy portion. Scrape cavity. Sprinkle with salt. Place cut side down in baking dish. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes.

Combine butter and syrup. Turn squash cut side up; spoon syrup and butter into each cavity. Bake 30-35 minutes until tender. Serves 6.