Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash – a delicious recipe with acorn squash, butter, fuji apple, cranberries, apple pie spice, pecans. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Cut the squash in half; discard seeds.
2
Place the squash cut side down in a microwave safe dish; add 1/2 inch of water.
3
Microwave on high, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender; drain.
4
While the squash is cooking, melt the butter in a non-stick skillet and add the diced apple.
5
Cook, stirring frequently for 2 to 3 minutes, add the orange juice, apple pie spice, cranberries and chopped pecans.
6
Continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until the orange juice has evaporated, stir in orange zest.
7
Divide the mixture between the squash halves, drizzle with maple syrup and place under broiler for a few minutes to brown lightly.
8
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
9
Hint: For easier cutting of the squash, place in microwave and microwave on high for 1 minute or until slightly warm.
144
kcal
Calories
8
g
Fat
20
g
Carbs
2
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium acorn squash, 2 teaspoons butter, 1 medium fuji apple, cored and finely diced, 1/4 cup dried cranberries, and more.
Yes, Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash falls under the Baking & Desserts 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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