Roasted Mashed Acorn Squash With Baked Apples

Name: Roasted Mashed Acorn Squash With Baked Apples
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds Acorn Squash (about 2 Medium) Cut In Half, Seeds And Pulp Removed; 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil; 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup; 1 Tablespoon Butter, Melted; 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon Plus A Pinch; 1 pinch Nutmeg; 2 cups Peeled, Cored And Thinly Sliced Apples; 1-1/2 teaspoon Sugar; 1 pinch Salt, Or To Taste If Desired

Servings: persons

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["Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.", "Rub the cleaned and cut acorn squash with vegetable oil and put it flesh side down a on large baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes until flesh is tender. Remove from the oven and let it sit until cool to touch.", "Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F.", "Remove the squash flesh from skin and put into your food processor and process to remove any lumps and make it creamy. Pour puree into a bowl. Stir in brown sugar, maple syrup, butter, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and nutmeg. Add salt to taste. Spread onto the bottom of a 9"" pie dish.", "Toss apples with sugar and a pinch of cinnamon. Layer on top of squash. Bake for 30-35 minutes until apples are tender.", "Serve warm.", "Notes-", "Add chopped walnuts or pecans to top, if desired.", "If you don't have a food processor use a potato masher to remove lumps from squash."]

633

kcal

Calories

Fat

135

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 4 pounds Acorn Squash (about 2 Medium) Cut In Half, Seeds And Pulp Removed, 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil, 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar, 1 Tablespoon Pure Maple Syrup, and more.

Yes, Roasted Mashed Acorn Squash With Baked Apples 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.

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