Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F.

Step 2: Prepare the Acorn Squash

Brush the cut sides of the acorn squash halves with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste. Place them cut side down on a baking sheet. Roast in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the squash is tender.

Step 3: Cook the Sausage

While the squash is roasting, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 pound of ground sausage and cook until browned.

Step 4: Add Apple, Onion, and Sage

Once the sausage is browned, add 1 medium diced apple, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, and 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh sage to the skillet. Sauté until the apple is tender, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 5: Deglaze the Skillet

Pour in 1/4 cup of chicken broth to deglaze the skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Stir to combine the mixture and then remove from heat.

Step 6: Prepare the Maple Glaze

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of maple syrup, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar until well blended.

Step 7: Assemble the Squash

Once the acorn squash has finished roasting, carefully flip the halves cut side up. Drizzle the maple glaze generously over each half.

Step 8: Fill and Return to Oven

Spoon the sausage mixture generously into each squash half, filling them up. Return the stuffed squash to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to mingle and shine.

Step 9: Serve

Remove from the oven and serve warm. Enjoy the savory-sweet goodness of your Maple-Glazed Acorn Squash!