Best 10 Acorn Squash With Apples Recipes

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Acorn squash with apples is a classic fall dish that is both delicious and easy to make. The sweet and nutty flavor of the acorn squash pairs perfectly with the tartness of the apples, and the two ingredients cook together to create a tender and flavorful dish. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion, and it can be served as a side dish or a main course.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



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This is the most incredible recipe that I make every Thanksgiving.

Provided by cksmom1

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 acorn squash, halved and seeded
2 tablespoons stick margarine
1 cup chopped onions
3 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped Granny Smith apples
½ cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the squash onto a baking sheet cut side down. Fill the baking sheet with 1/2 inch of water.
  • Bake the squash in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Drain off any water remaining in the baking sheet.
  • While the squash is baking, melt the margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and apple in the margarine until the onion has softened and turned translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Scrape the mixture into a bowl to cool until the squash has finished baking.
  • Once the squash is done, stir the raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, and Cheddar cheese into the apple mixture. Turn the squash cut side up on the baking sheet and fill with the apple mixture. Return the squash to the oven; bake until the filling is hot and the cheese has melted, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 29.7 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 228.7 mg, Sugar 24.8 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

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

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.

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

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

SAUSAGE AND APPLE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH RECIPE BY TASTY



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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-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 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

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash. Acorn squash is the best choice for this recipe, as it has a sweet, nutty flavor and a tender texture. Look for squash that is heavy for its size and has a deep green color.
  • Prepare the squash correctly. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Then, drizzle the squash with olive oil and season it with salt and pepper.
  • Roast the squash until tender. Place the squash halves cut-side up on a baking sheet and roast them in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 45-60 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
  • Add the apples. Once the squash is roasted, add the apples to the baking sheet. Toss the apples with the squash and continue to roast for 15-20 minutes, or until the apples are tender.
  • Season to taste. Once the squash and apples are roasted, season them with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. You can also add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for sweetness.

Conclusion:

Acorn squash with apples is a delicious and healthy side dish that is perfect for fall. It is easy to make and can be served with a variety of main courses. The squash is roasted until tender and sweet, and the apples add a touch of tartness and crunch. This dish is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.

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