Delicious Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash with Maple Magic

Delight in this cozy Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe that combines squash, apples, and spices for a heartwarming dish.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Cooling Time 5

Total Time 1 5

Course Appetizers

Cuisine American

Servings squash halves

Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

Oven
Baking sheet
pan

Ingredients

For the Squash

1 each Acorn squash halved
1 tablespoon Olive oil for brushing
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Filling

2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
2 cups Apples diced
1 cup Walnuts chopped
½ cup Dried cranberries
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
¼ cup Brown sugar
½ teaspoon Salt
¼ cup Maple syrup for drizzling

Instructions

Cooking Steps

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Brush the cut sides of the squash halves with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place cut side down on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes.
Melt butter in a pan, add diced apples, walnuts, and cranberries. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until apples are tender.
Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and salt, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until combined.
Turn squash cut side up, fill each half with the apple mixture.
Drizzle maple syrup over the filling in each squash half.
Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until tender and tops are caramelized.
Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Feel free to adapt the recipe with your favorite nuts or dried fruits.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squash halfCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Keyword Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, fall recipe, Healthy, Vegetarian

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