Baked Squash With Apples and Cranberries Recipe

Name: Baked Squash With Apples and Cranberries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 acorn squash (about 2 to 2-1/2 pounds total); nonstick cooking spray; 1 ½ cups fresh cranberries; ⅓ cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; 2 medium tart apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices (such as Granny Smith); 2 tablespoons maple-flavored syrup; 2 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans

Servings: persons

1
Cut squash crosswise into 1/2-inch slices, remove seeds and strings.
2
Lightly coat a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
3
Arrange squash slices in baking pan, overlapping slightly, if necessary.
4
Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven 25 to 30 minutes or until squash is tender, turning once during baking.
5
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan combine the cranberries, apple juice concentrate, brown sugar, orange peel, and cloves.
6
Bring to boiling; reduce heat, simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened.
7
Stir in apples.
8
Simmer, covered, for 7 minutes more or just until apples are tender, stirring occasionally.
9
Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup.
10
TO SERVE:.
11
Arrange squash slices on plate.
12
Spoon the apple mixture over the squash pieces.
13
Sprinkle with pecans.
14
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169

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 acorn squash (about 2 to 2-1/2 pounds total), nonstick cooking spray, 1 ½ cups fresh cranberries, ⅓ cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed, and more.

Yes, Baked Squash With Apples and Cranberries 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Squash With Apples and Cranberries

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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