APRICOT CRAB STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

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This light squash recipe is quick, simple and bursting with rich flavors. It looks so elegant when served on a lovely platter. -Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large acorn squash, quartered and seeds removed
1/2 cup apricot nectar, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 teaspoon white pepper, divided
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon olive oil
4 green onions, thinly sliced, plus additional for garnish
1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
4 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place squash in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan; drizzle with 1/4 cup apricot nectar. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon each salt and white pepper. Bake, covered, until fork-tender, 35-40 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add green onions; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until tender. Add apricots and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in half-and-half and the remaining apricot nectar, salt and white pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer for 5 minutes. Gently stir in crab; heat through., Arrange squash on a serving dish; spoon crab mixture over top. Sprinkle with additional green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 794mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Yogesh Kattel
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Overall, I thought this dish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Gianna S.
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This recipe is a great starting point, but I think it could be improved with a few tweaks. I would add some more spices to the filling and maybe use a different type of cheese.


Salex 96
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my squash turned out mushy. I think I might have cooked it for too long.


Chris Fleming
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This dish was a lot of work, but it was worth it. The end result was a beautiful and delicious meal.


Bilal Haidar
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The squash was a bit undercooked for my taste, but the filling was delicious. I'll try cooking the squash for a few extra minutes next time.


Lakay EPPZ V
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and herbs to the filling and it was much better.


Monowara Bagum
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


bello olasunkanmi
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Rovea Veaolivares
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. It's easy to make and looks very impressive.


Deus Niwagira
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I'm not a big fan of acorn squash, but I really enjoyed this dish. The filling was so good that it made me forget all about the squash.


Shanteria Ransome
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I substituted fresh apricots for dried apricots and it worked out great. The dish was still sweet and flavorful.


725Ken
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I followed the recipe exactly and the squash turned out perfectly tender. The filling was flavorful and complemented the squash well.


Carol Ann Close
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This dish was a huge hit with my family! The combination of sweet apricots, savory crab, and nutty acorn squash was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.