Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe
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Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash

By: Karen Scaglione 
"'You'll find this delicious squash is a welcome change from plain vegetable side dishes,' assures Karen Scaglione of Nanuet, New York. 'It makes a great accompaniment to pork roast.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (56)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
55 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 medium acorn squash
  • 1 cup chopped, peeled apple
  • 4 teaspoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side up in a 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pan. Fill centers with apple. Cover and bake at 400 degrees F for 30 minutes.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the honey and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 15-20 seconds or until butter is melted. Drizzle over squash. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes longer or until tender.

Footnotes

  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving: 1 filled squash half equals 232 calories, 4 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 47 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrate, 11 g fiber, 3 g protein.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2008 by Millie   view full review
I have been married for over 40 years and never made Acorn Squash before. My husband was very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2006 by LizzieBearCooks   view full review
I thought this recipe was actually very good. It was easy and quick to prepare, and a great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2007 by Maryann   view full review
This was really good. A great way to get in some vegetables, as well as TONS of fiber. My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2007 by MOELIZABETH   view full review
This came out perfectly! Used the basis instructions, but on the second half of cooking, just...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2008 by PurpleTartini   view full review
Such a tasty and nutritious way to fix acorn squash. I use any apple I usually have on hand...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2011 by georgi porgi   view full review
I thought this was a great way to make an Acorn Squash.Can't wait to use it with squash from...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2008 by Christine M   view full review
Loved it! I used a non-hydrogentaed butter substitute, Gala apples - they were small, so it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2006 by Dasisalles   view full review
This was a big hit with my squash loving family. I found some small squash with a flat bottom...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2006 by DNesbit   view full review
This is really tasty! Depending on how sweet you like it, you may have to adjust the honey. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2009 by madsend   view full review
A beautiful dish that is quick and easy to throw in the oven. The presentation is wonderful...

 

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