I prefer to bake it but you can use the microwave too. If you bake it, it does take about 45 - 50 minutes at 350 to get it nice and soft. I cut it in half, remove the seeds (You can bake them in a little dish at the same time - give them a spritz with Pam and watch closely since they get done quickly)
place the squash cut side down. Prick it with a fork to test that it's done
then scoop out the squash and put it in a little baking dish - give it a dash of salt, pour on the SUGAR FREE ZERO CALORIE maple syrup and sprinkle the cinnamon and put it the oven (or toaster oven) for another 5 minutes
you can mash it if you prefer or leave it in lumps - whatever you like but the texture is smoother and creamier than the acorn squash - more like sweet potatoes
also you can add some nutmeg and ground cloves, orange zest (but that's optional - it's good either way)