Acorn Squash With Apple-Cornbread Stuffing Recipe

Name: Acorn Squash With Apple-Cornbread Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 acorn squash, halved lengthwise and seeds discarded; 2 cups cranberry juice; 1 granny smith apple, halved and cored; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped; 2 cups cornbread, crumbled; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup pecans, chopped; 1 teaspoon thyme leaves; 1/2 teaspoon sage; sea salt; ground black pepper

Servings: persons

2 acorn squash, halved lengthwise and seeds discarded
2 cups cranberry juice
1 granny smith apple, halved and cored
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
2 cups cornbread, crumbled
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon sage
sea salt
ground black pepper

1
Grill squash halves, cut side down, over indirect medium heat for 40 minutes, turning once about half way through. Remove from the grill and let stand at room temperature.
2
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, cook cranberry juice until reduced to about 1/3 to 1/4 cup, this should take about 20 minutes.
3
Grill the apple, cut side down, over direct medium heat, for 8 to 10 minutes, turning once. Allow apple to cool slightly; chop and set aside. In a large pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the garlic and onion and saute until the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Turn heat off and add the chopped apple, crumbled cornbread, crandberries, pecans, tyme and sage. Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix to combine ingredients.
4
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the reduced cranberry juice in the cavity of each squash half and then spoon in about 1/2 cup of the stuffing. Grill stuffed squash over medium heat until the squash is tender and the stuffing is golden, about 5 - 8 minutes.

290

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 acorn squash, halved lengthwise and seeds discarded, 2 cups cranberry juice, 1 granny smith apple, halved and cored, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Acorn Squash With Apple-Cornbread Stuffing falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Acorn Squash With Apple-Cornbread Stuffing

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