Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

Name: Stuffed Acorn Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 acorn squash; 1/2 cup port; 6 tablespoons butter; 12 prunes, chopped; 1 teaspoon grated orange rind; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 cup cooked chestnuts, chopped; 3 apples, peeled, cored and quartered; 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Servings: persons

3 acorn squash
1/2 cup port
6 tablespoons butter
12 prunes, chopped
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup cooked chestnuts, chopped
3 apples, peeled, cored and quartered
2 tablespoons brown sugar

1
Cut the squash in half horizontally.
2
Use a spoon to scrape out the seeds.
3
Carefully trim each half so it sits level.
4
With a fork liberally prick the inside of each squash.
5
Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon of port, rub each with half a tablespoon of butter, and place in a baking pan.
6
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
7
Place the remaining port in a bowl.
8
Add the prunes, grated lemon and orange rind, and ground ginger, and allow to sit for 30 minutes.
9
Then add the chestnuts and stir.
10
Reserve 6 of the apple quarters.
11
Chop the remaining quarters, and toss with the prunes and chestnuts.
12
Spoon the filling into each squash half.
13
Use a sharp knife to cut the remaining apple quarters into thin slices, and fan them out on top of each squash.
14
Use the remaining butter to dot the sliced apple.
15
Sprinkle each half with brown sugar.
16
Add boiling water to the baking pan to the depth of 1 inch.
17
Bake for 1 hour until the squash is soft and the apples are golden.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 acorn squash, 1/2 cup port, 6 tablespoons butter, 12 prunes, chopped, and more.

Yes, Stuffed 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.

Stuffed Acorn Squash

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