Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe
This Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe is a delightful blend of roasted acorn squash filled with a sweet and spiced mixture of apples, walnuts, dried cranberries, and warm spices, all lightly drizzled with maple syrup. Perfect as a comforting fall or holiday side dish, it’s both nutritious and visually appealing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Squash
- 2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Filling
- 1 cup diced apples
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for roasting the squash efficiently.
- Prepare Squash: Brush the cut sides of the acorn squash halves with olive oil to enhance roasting and flavor. Place them face down on a baking sheet to roast evenly.
- Roast Squash: Roast the squash in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the flesh is tender enough to pierce with a fork.
- Make Filling: While the squash is roasting, combine diced apples, chopped walnuts, dried cranberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and maple syrup in a medium bowl. This mixture will provide a sweet, nutty, and spiced contrast to the savory roasted squash.
- Stuff Squash: Remove the squash from the oven and carefully turn the halves over. Evenly divide the apple and walnut mixture among each squash half, filling the cavity generously.
- Bake Stuffed Squash: Return the filled squash to the oven and bake for an additional 20 minutes. This step softens the apples and melds the flavors while ensuring the squash is fully cooked.
- Cool and Serve: Take the stuffed squash out of the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving to let the flavors set and to ensure safe eating temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans for a different nutty flavor.
- For a vegan option, ensure the maple syrup is pure and no animal products are used.
- To make it spicier, add a pinch of ground cloves or ginger to the filling mix.
- Leftover stuffed squash can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently in the oven.
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