Acorn Squash With Pear Stuffing Recipe

Name: Acorn Squash With Pear Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 acorn squash; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine; 1 small onion, chopped; 2 medium pears, peeled and chopped; 2 tablespoons light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons bourbon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 1/2 cups orange juice; 3/4 cup sugar

Servings: persons

2 acorn squash
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 small onion, chopped
2 medium pears, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons bourbon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups orange juice
3/4 cup sugar

1
Cut each squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds and membranes. Place squash halves, cut side down, in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Add water to depth of 1 inch.
2
Bake, covered, at 400u00b0 for 45 minutes. Drain. Return squash halves to dish, cut side up. Set aside.
3
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Add pear and next 5 ingredients; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Spoon mixture into squash halves.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes.
5
Bring orange juice to boil in a small saucepan. Stir in sugar, and boil 10 minutes. Serve over squash.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 acorn squash, 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, 1 small onion, chopped, 2 medium pears, peeled and chopped, and more.

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

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Acorn Squash With Pear Stuffing

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