Fruited Acorn Squash Recipe

Name: Fruited Acorn Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 acorn squash (about 1 pound each); 4 teaspoons light butter; 1 1/2 teaspoons light brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon curry powder; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons golden raisins; 2 tablespoons dried cranberries (such as Craisins); 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios

Servings: persons

2 acorn squash (about 1 pound each)
4 teaspoons light butter
1 1/2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons golden raisins
2 tablespoons dried cranberries (such as Craisins)
2 tablespoons chopped pistachios

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Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
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Cut a small slice from both ends of squash so halves sit upright. Cut squash in half crosswise; discard seeds and stringy pulp. Place squash halves, cut sides up, in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Place 1 teaspoon butter in center of each squash half. Combine brown sugar and remaining 8 ingredients in a small bowl; stir well. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture evenly into center of each squash half.
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Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until squash is tender.
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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 (about 1 pound each), 4 teaspoons light butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons light brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon curry powder, and more.

Yes, Fruited Acorn Squash 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.

Fruited Acorn Squash

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