Preparation:
Scrub squash; halve lengthwise and remove seeds. Place halves, cut side up,
in a large roasting pan. In a mixing bowl combine sugar, molasses, butter,
orange peel, cinnamon, and cloves. Spoon mixture into squash halve. Bake, covered,
in a 350 degree oven for 40 minutes. Stir sugar mixture; uncover and bake 15
minutes more or till squash is tender. Sprinkle with additional brown sugar
and ground cloves, and garnish with orange peel curls, if desired. |
