Pineapple Cinnamon Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe
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Pineapple Cinnamon Stuffed Acorn Squash

By: Robyn Webb 
"Show off your creativity in the kitchen with this surprising recipe. Preparation time: 15 minutes. This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 2.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 large acorn squash
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Cut the squash in half, and remove the seeds and any excess membrane. Place cut side up in a baking dish. Cover the dish and bake for 45 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, combine the cinnamon, pineapple, nutmeg, allspice, and ginger. When squash has been cooked, remove from oven. Let cool down for 10 minutes.
  4. Carefully scoop out the pulp from both halves and combine with the pineapple and cinnamon mixture. Replace mixture into shells and return to the oven and bake for 7 minutes until pineapple is hot and bubbly.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 58 | Total Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 2.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2003 by LINDA60   view full review
Sheesh, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of nutmeg for one squash is enough to choke a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 2.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2003 by BLONDIEPEREZ   view full review
I don't know if my squash was not big enough or what, but the spices were extremely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 2.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2008 by Sharlaine   view full review
This really is not very good even altering the amounts of seasonings. I LOVE squash with these...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 2.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2004 by CRISTINLUEA   view full review
Way to much spice! We could barely finish our portions. More pineapple and butter would help....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 2.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2003 by CAMBRE44   view full review
fabulous! But I had to add a touch of sweetner...not much though
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 2.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2008 by JaimeA   view full review
I really enjoyed this recipe. I had a certain dessert quality to it, that was interesting. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 2.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2011 by Rex Hutcheson Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
7-24-11: Although Ann doesn't like squash much, she said this was very good.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 2.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2009 by leiandrai   view full review
This recipe is exceptionally good. I do had more spices as I like them, but other than that,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 2.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2006 by kathyg   view full review
Definitely not a winner. Way, way, way too much spice. It totally overwhelmed the flavor of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 2.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2011 by mlarche   view full review
I used fresh pineapple and ginger. Put them both through my juicer and used the pulp. Then...

 

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