Best 12 Acorn Squash With Apple Recipes

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Acorn squash is a unique and delicious winter squash that can be prepared in a variety of ways. It has a sweet, nutty flavor that pairs well with many different ingredients, including apples. Apples add a tart sweetness to acorn squash that complements its natural flavor. Together, they make a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or main course.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH APPLE STUFFING



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So, so good with pork.

Provided by Rebecca

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
1 apple, diced
2 tablespoons diced celery
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons minced onion
2 teaspoons butter, cubed
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
  • Place squash, cut-side down, on baking sheet.
  • Combine apple, celery, water, onion, and butter in a small baking dish; cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake squash and apple mixture in the preheated oven until squash and apple are tender, about 45 minutes. Fill squash halves with apple mixture; drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 10.8 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 44.1 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

ACORN SQUASH WITH APPLE



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Peeling an acorn squash is the key to this delicious dish that's cooked in a microwave. A fast and easy delight for busy families.

Provided by Ed Haley

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 acorn squash
2 apples, cored and sliced
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • To easily peel the acorn squash without losing a lot of vegetable, gently drop the squash in a large pot of boiling water, and boil for 15 minutes. Pour off the boiling water and fill with cold water and let sit 5 minutes to cool. When cool enough to handle, use a knife to slice off the peel on the ridges and use a teaspoon to dig out the peel in the valleys. Slice the squash in half and remove the seeds and stem. Then slice the halves into sections and finally cut into 1 inch chunks.
  • Place the squash chunks into a large microwave-safe bowl along with the apples. Dot with pieces of butter. Sprinkle the brown sugar, walnuts, salt and cinnamon over the top. Cover with plastic wrap, and poke a few holes in it for ventilation.
  • Cook in the microwave for 7 1/2 minutes on full power. Remove, uncover, and stir. Return to the microwave, and cook for another 7 1/2 minutes on full power, until tender. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 211.4 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

ACORN SQUASH WITH APPLE STUFFING



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Dress up your table with gorgeous acorn squash topped with sweet, cheesy apple stuffing. No one has to know our stellar side is so quick and easy.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 acorn squash, cut lengthwise in half, seeded
1-1/4 cups water
2 Tbsp. butter
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 cup chopped peeled apples
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Cut each squash piece lengthwise in half; place, cut sides down, on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 12 to15 min. or until tender.
  • Meanwhile, bring water and butter to boil in medium saucepan. Add stuffing mix and apples; stir. Cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min.; stir in cheese.
  • Turn squash over; fill with stuffing. Microwave 2 min. or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 420 mg, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 7 g, Protein 6 g

ACORN SQUASH AND APPLE SOUP



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Looking for a hearty dinner? Then check out this tasty soup made with acorn squash and apples - a delightful meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium acorn squash (1 1/2 to 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
2 medium tart cooking apples (Granny Smith, Greening or Haralson), peeled and sliced
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 cans (14 ounces each) chicken broth (4 cups)
1/2 cup half-and-half
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white or black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°. Cut squash in half; remove seeds and fibers. Place squash, cut sides up, in rectangular pan, 13 x 9 x 2 inches. Pour water into pan until 1/4 inch deep. Bake uncovered about 40 minutes or until tender. Cool; remove pulp from rind and set aside.
  • Melt butter in heavy 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion in butter 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender. Stir in apples, thyme and basil. Cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes.
  • Remove 1 cup apples with slotted spoon; set aside. Place one-third of the remaining apple mixture and squash in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on medium speed about 1 minute or until smooth; pour into bowl. Continue to blend in small batches until all the soup is pureed.
  • Return blended mixture and 1 cup reserved apples to saucepan. Stir in half-and- half, nutmeg, salt and pepper; heat until hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 910 mg

SAUSAGE AND APPLE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY



Sausage and Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: small acorn squashes, onion, celery, olive oil, salt, pepper, fresh rosemary, garlic, sausage, apple, panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Sides

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 small acorn squashes, or 1 large
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary
3 cloves garlic, chopped
½ lb sausage
1 apple, chopped
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife cut off the very top and bottom of each squash to create a flat base on each side (being careful not to cut through the center cavity).
  • Slice the squash in half, scrape out seeds to create individual bowls for the stuffing.
  • Drizzle each squash half with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Roast in a preheated oven at 400˚F (200˚C) for 40-50 minutes - or until fork tender.
  • While squash is roasting - in a large fry pan over medium heat - heat oil and add Onion, Celery, Salt, Pepper, and Rosemary. Cook until onions begin to soften.
  • Add Garlic and Sausage, until sausage is browned on all sides.
  • Add Apple until slightly softened. Finally mix in Bread Crumbs and Parmesan cheese just until incorporated. Remove from heat.
  • Once Squash has finished roasting (when you can easily poke it with a fork) remove from oven and fill each with prepared stuffing mixture.
  • Return to Oven for 20 minutes - adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to the top for the final 5 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576 calories, Carbohydrate 86 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 18 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 11 grams

APPLE-SPICE ACORN SQUASH



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In Fostoria, Ohio, Joann Fell adds chopped apples and spices to warmed acorn squash, then microwaves for a fast and comforting mealtime accompaniment.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium acorn squash
1 medium tart apple, chopped
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons butter

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe baking dish. Add 1/2 in. of water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10-13 minutes or until almost tender; drain., Combine the apple, raisins, cinnamon and nutmeg; spoon into squash cavities. Dot with butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 6-8 minutes or until squash and apples are tender. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED ACORN SQUASH AND APPLES



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This recipe is posted in response to a request for ways to use acorn squash. I've never tried it, but it looks excellent! I got it from Jackie Manni at The Post Punk Kitchen (a website of vegan recipes). I'm sorry the amounts aren't more specific, but this is what she posted!

Provided by Kree6528

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 acorn squash
1 little water
2 apples, cored and sliced thin
canola oil
maple syrup
pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Cut the acorn squash and scoop out the seeds and strings.
  • Put a little water in a baking pan; place the halves face down and bake for 1/2 hour.
  • Then, take it out and put the sliced apples in the middle (some will fall over the sides, it's okay); drizzle with canola oil and maple syrup, and sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice.
  • Bake for another 1/2 hour to 40 minutes (until the apples are soft and browning).
  • Put your acorn squash halves in individual plates; scoop up the stray apples and stray maple syrup and spoon over the squash.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.8, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 8.3, Carbohydrate 47.6, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 18.9, Protein 2.2

APPLE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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"You'll find this delicious squash is a welcome change from plain vegetable side dishes," assures Karen Scaglione of Nanuet, New York. "It makes a great accompaniment to pork roast."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 medium acorn squash
1 cup chopped peeled apple
4 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons butter
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side up in a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Fill centers with apple. Cover and bake at 400° for 30 minutes., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine honey and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 15-20 seconds or until butter is melted. Drizzle over squash. Sprinkle with cinnamon. , Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes longer or until tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ACORN SQUASH IN ROASTED APPLES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 6 serving

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon walnut oil
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 lbs.acorn squash, peeled and chopped
3 large pippin apples, cut in half horizontally and cored
1 cup chicken stock
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cut squash in half lengthwise and remove seeds and fibers. Place squash cut side down in a baking dish. Pour the stock into the dish. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Scoop out the fruit from the apples, leaving a 1/4 border. Remove squash from oven, place apples cut side down in baking dish, fitting them around the squash. Return to oven and bake until squash and apples are just tender, about 15 to20 minutes more. Turn squash and apples over. Dot with butter and brown sugar. Return to oven for 10 minutes.
  • Remove squash and apples from oven. Transfer apples to a warm platter and reserve, covered. Scoop squash flesh into a medium bowl. Mash with the cream, walnut oil, cinnamon and ginger, adding salt and pepper, to taste. Scoop the squash into the apple halves and serve.

APPLE-FILLED ACORN SQUASH RINGS WITH CURRY BUTTER



Apple-Filled Acorn Squash Rings with Curry Butter image

Categories     Vegetable     Bake     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     Apple     Curry     Squash     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, diced (about 2 1/3 cups)
2/3 cup apple juice
1/2 cup dried currants
8 1-inch-thick unpeeled acorn squash rings (from 2 medium), seeded

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 12 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon curry powder; stir 1 minute. Add apples, apple juice, and currants. Sauté until liquid evaporates, about 6 minutes. Season filling to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt 5 tablespoons butter in small skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 tablespoon curry powder; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer curry butter to bowl. Brush 2 large rimmed baking sheets with some curry butter. Arrange squash in single layer on sheets. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Scoop filling into center of rings. Drizzle remaining curry butter over squash and filling (mostly on squash). Cover with foil. Bake squash rings until squash is tender when pierced with skewer, about 40 minutes. Using spatula, transfer squash rings with filling to plates.

ACORN SQUASH ROASTED WITH APPLESAUCE



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I finally found a squash recipe that DH likes and enjoyed. This is so simple, revised to suit our taste, from Chef Micheal Smith, my favourite TV chef.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 acorn squash
vegetable oil cooking spray
1 cup applesauce
4 teaspoons butter
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper (to taste)
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350f degrees.
  • Cut squash in half, crossways, scrape out the seeds. Spray baking dish with veggie spray. Place skin side down, cut side up in baking dish.
  • Put 1 teaspoon of butter in each half of squash, sprinkle each half with salt and freshly ground pepper.
  • Fill each squash half with 1/2 cup applesauce, top with remaining butter and sprinkle again with salt and pepper.
  • Pour water around squash.
  • Roast on middle rack of oven for approximately 1 hour or until golden brown and caramalized.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.1, Sodium 401.6, Carbohydrate 48, Fiber 4.8, Protein 2.1

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH SOUP WITH HORSERADISH AND APPLES



Roasted Acorn Squash Soup with Horseradish and Apples image

Pureed soups can be made with a variety of vegetables. This soup is also delicious when made with roasted beets or carrots in place of the squash.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 acorn squash (about 3 pounds total)
3 1/2 cups Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth, skimmed of fat
1 1/2 cups apple cider
1 tablespoon freshly grated horseradish
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 Granny Smith apples (about 1 pound)
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
Olive-oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds, and place, cut side down, on a baking sheet coated with olive-oil cooking spray. Roast until tender, about 45 minutes.
  • Combine chicken stock, apple cider, 1 teaspoon horseradish, salt, and pepper in a medium saucepan, and bring to a simmer. Scoop squash flesh out of skins, and place in the bowl of a food processor. Add 1 cup stock mixture, and puree until smooth. Stir squash mixture into pan with remaining stock, and keep soup warm.
  • Peel and core apples, and cut into 1/4-inch dice. Transfer to a small bowl, add lemon juice and remaining 2 teaspoons horseradish, and toss to combine. Heat a medium sautepan coated with olive-oil cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add apple mixture, and saute until golden brown. Serve soup garnished with sauteed apple mixture and chopped parsley.
  • Individually wrap 2 1/2 to 3 pounds beets in aluminum foil, leaving the skin on. Roast them in 450-degree oven until fork-tender, about 1 hour. When cool enough to handle, remove the skins by wiping the beets with a paper towel. Proceed with the acorn-squash soup recipe from step 2.
  • Wrap about 3 pounds peeled and trimmed carrots in an aluminum foil packet. Roast them in 450-degree oven until fork-tender, about 45 minutes. Proceed with the acorn-squash soup recipe from step 2.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 g, Cholesterol 28 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 306 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: Look for acorn squash that are firm and have a deep green color. Avoid squash that has any soft spots or blemishes.
  • Prepare the squash properly: Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle the squash with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast the squash: Place the squash cut-side up on a baking sheet and roast in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-40 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
  • Add the apples: While the squash is roasting, peel and core the apples. Cut the apples into thin slices.
  • Make the filling: In a bowl, combine the apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir until combined.
  • Stuff the squash: Remove the squash from the oven and let it cool slightly. Stuff the squash with the apple filling.
  • Bake the squash again: Place the squash back in the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the apples are soft and the filling is bubbly.
  • Serve: Let the squash cool slightly before serving. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or whipped cream.

Conclusion:

Acorn squash with apples is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for fall. This recipe is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. You can add different spices to the filling, such as ginger or cloves. You can also use different types of apples, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. No matter how you make it, acorn squash with apples is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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