Acorn Squash With Apple Cornbread Stuffing Recipe

Name: Acorn Squash With Apple Cornbread Stuffing Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 x acorn squashes halved lengthwise, seeds discarded; 2 c. cranberry juice; 1 x Granny Smith apple halved, cored; 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil; 1 x garlic clove chopped; 1/2 c. minced onion; 2 c. cornbread crumbled; 1/4 c. dry cranberries; 1/4 c. pecans toasted, minced; 1 tsp minced fresh thyme; 1/2 tsp sage Kosher salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 x acorn squashes halved lengthwise, seeds discarded
2 c. cranberry juice
1 x Granny Smith apple halved, cored
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
1 x garlic clove chopped
1/2 c. minced onion
2 c. cornbread crumbled
1/4 c. dry cranberries
1/4 c. pecans toasted, minced
1 tsp minced fresh thyme
1/2 tsp sage Kosher salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste

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["Grill the squash halves, cut-side down, over Indirect Medium heat for 40 min, turning once halfway through grilling time.", "Remove from the grill and let stand at room temperature.", "Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, cook the cranberry juice till reduced to 1/4 c., about 20 min.", "To make the Stuffing: Grill the apple, cut-side down, over Direct Medium heat for 8 to 10 min, turning once halfway through grilling time.", "Allow to cold slightly; chop and set aside.", "In a large saute/fry pan over medium heat, hot the oil.", "Add in the garlic and onion and saute/fry till the onion is translucent/soft, about 4 min.", "Remove from the heat and add in the minced apple along with the rest of the stuffing ingredients including salt and pepper to taste.", "Put 1 Tbsp.", "of the reduced cranberry juice in the cavity of each squash half then spoon in about 1/2 c. of the stuffing.", "Grill over Direct Medium heat till squash is tender and stuffing is golden brown, about 5 min.", "Serve immediately.", "This recipe yields 4 servings.", "Comments: This festive side dish captures the reassuring flavors of winter comfort food with a hot medley featuring caramelized apples and seasoned cornbread in a ""bowl"" of grill-roasted squash."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 x acorn squashes halved lengthwise, seeds discarded, 2 c. cranberry juice, 1 x Granny Smith apple halved, cored, 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Acorn Squash With Apple Cornbread Stuffing Recipe 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.

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