Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2009

This recipe sounded like a great idea since I had some acorn squash and apples lying around. Unfortunately, it didn't work to my liking. I followed the recipe exactly even down to the peeling of the squash. My husband and daughter wouldn't eat it after the first taste. Make with caution.

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scaskey117

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Washington, Iowa, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2009

This is a very good way to introduce winter squash to the family. I did as Aileen did and just put the ingredients into the halved squash except I baked the halved & seeded squash in the oven cut sides down for 30 min at 350 degrees first. Then I flipped them over & filled them with the apples & seasonings (I used more cinnamon), covered them with foil & put back in the oven for 30 more min. When they were done, I scooped it all into a serving bowl & lightly mashed it all together. Excellent side dish!

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Laura_Ozz

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2009

Big hit with the kids!

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COOKINGPARROTHEAD

Reviewed: Oct. 21, 2009

My boyfriend and I were splint on this one. I thouht the flavor and the apples were great, but couldn't get too excited about the acorn squash. I'd never had acorn squash before so I guess it's just not my thing. I did add an extra tablespoon of brown sugar. My boyfriend also suggested that I chop the squash and apples into smaller pieces so that you get more of a melding of flavor in each bite. He loved it, so I'll be making again I'm sure.

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DomesticDiva

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Meadville, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 20, 2009

This recipe got everyone in my house excited about acorn squash! It was delicious. Thanks! The peeling instructions were super helpful, btw.

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Nichole

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Tyrone, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2009

Very good fall side dish. Will definitely make again, even though my picky son only ate two bites.

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Mel in Pensacola

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Pensacola, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2009

I thought this was great! My only complaint that it took awhile to peel. I added some dried cranberries - very delicious. They plumped up nicely from the moisture of the squash. Next time I will add more nuts - I don't think a tablespoon was enough. The sweetness was perfect; contrary to other reviews, the sweetness was perfect - adding more sugar would make it too dessert-like.

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puffychild

Home Town: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2009

I made this with a huge squash from the garden and 3 apples. No one was impressed. For all the work of peeling it I think I'll stick with baking the halves. I will say the peeling method worked great.

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FISHGIRL

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Encampment, Wyoming, USA

Living In: Melbourne, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2009

Is it just me, or does anyone else find this too salty? It barely tasted sweet to me. Not bad, but not what I expected. Next time I'll definitely leave out the 1/2 tsp of salt.

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snowday

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2009

My entire family & guests loved this recipe! I followed the oven variation since I prefer not to cook in the microwave. Turned out wonderfully! The directions to peel an acorn squash works very well.

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