🎃🍯 Honey-Glazed Acorn Squash with Creamy Goat Cheese & Cranberry Drizzle

A beautifully roasted acorn squash with caramelized honey edges, creamy tangy goat cheese, herbs, and a bright cranberry drizzle.

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35–45 minutes

Total Time: ~55 minutes

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🧾 Ingredients

For the Acorn Squash

• 1 large acorn squash, halved, seeds removed, sliced into 1-inch wedges

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 2–3 tbsp honey

• ½ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp paprika (optional but adds Mediterranean warmth)

• ½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary

For the Goat Cheese Filling

• ½ cup goat cheese, softened

• 1 tbsp Greek yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess)

• 1 tsp lemon zest

• 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Cranberry Drizzle

• ½ cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)

• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup

• 2 tbsp water

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• Pinch of cinnamon

Toppings

• Chopped walnuts or pistachios

• Fresh parsley

• Extra drizzle of honey

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🍽️ Instructions

1. Prep the Squash

1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

2. Cut acorn squash in half, scoop out seeds, and slice into wedges.

3. In a bowl, toss squash with:

   • Olive oil

   • Honey

   • Salt

   • Pepper

   • Cinnamon

   • Paprika

   • Thyme

4. Arrange on a parchment-lined tray in a single layer.

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2. Roast the Squash

• Roast 35–45 minutes, flipping halfway, until the squash is tender and the edges are caramelized and slightly crisp.

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3. Make the Goat Cheese Filling

In a small bowl, mix together:

• Goat cheese

• Greek yogurt (optional)

• Lemon zest

• Olive oil
  Mash until creamy.

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4. Make the Cranberry Drizzle

1. Add cranberries, honey, water, lemon juice, and cinnamon to a small saucepan.

2. Simmer 5–7 minutes, smashing cranberries until thick and saucy.

3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

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5. Assemble

Plate the roasted squash and top with:

• Dollops or swirls of creamy goat cheese

• Warm cranberry drizzle

• Chopped nuts

• Parsley

• Optional extra honey

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🌿 Tips & Mediterranean Variations

Mediterranean Flavor Boost

Add any of these before roasting:

• Za’atar

• Sumac

• Extra lemon zest

• A little garlic powder

Make It Savory

Skip cinnamon and add:

• Feta cheese instead of goat cheese

• A drizzle of olive oil instead of honey

Make It a Meal

Serve with:

• Quinoa

• Arugula salad

• Grilled chicken or chickpeas