Baked Acorn Squash

1 acorn squash
2 tbsp unsalted butter
pure maple syrup
salt and pepper to taste

1. Preheat oven to 375 and line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Lightly mist foil with cooking spray. Slice off top of squash and cut into quarters. Using a spoon, scoop out and discard seeds and fibers.

2. Place 1/2 tbsp butter inside each squash quarter and drizzle each with maple syrup. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place squash quarters on baking sheet, spaced far enough apart so they don't touch.

3. Bake until squash is tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Serve hot.

Serves 4.