Best 6 Apple Filled Squash Halves Recipes

Are you looking for a delectable and visually appealing dish that will impress your family and friends? Look no further than apple-filled squash halves. This classic fall recipe combines the natural sweetness of apples with the earthy flavor of squash, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. With a crispy outer shell and a tender, flavorful filling, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your household. Read on to discover the best recipe for apple-filled squash halves, complete with variations and serving suggestions.

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GROUND BEEF & APPLE FILLED ACORN SQUASH HALVES

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Great Fall comfort food. The prep time is so long mainly because I have included the baking of the squash while you are preparing the other ingredients. The cooking time is the final baking time. Enjoy!

Provided by Jellyqueen

Categories Apple

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 medium acorn squash
1 lb lean ground beef
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups apples, pared and chopped
1/4 cup raisins
salt
4 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

Heat the oven to 400°F.
Cut each of the squash in half and remove the seeds and fibers.
Place the squash, cut sides down, in an ungreased baking pan.
Then add water to the depth of 1/4-inch and bake, uncovered, until the squash is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.
While the squash is baking, cook and stir the meat in a large skillet until it is brown.
Drain off the excess fat.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the 1 1/2 ts of salt as well as the cinnamon, the coarsely chopped tart apples and the raisins.
When the squash is cooked, turn them so that the cut side is up and remove them to a platter.
Drain off any remaining liquid in the pan and dry.
Scoop out the pulp from the acorn squash, making a shell that is 1/4-inch thick all the way around.
Season the shells with salt to taste.
Mash the pulp and mix in the meat mixture.
Return to the shells, piling them full and sprinkle with 1 tb of brown sugar on each.
Drizzle with the melted butter.
Bake uncovered until the apple is tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
Serve hot.
NOTE: You can substitute a combination of 1/2 lb lean ground beef and 1/2 lb of bulk pork sausage for the 1 lb of lean ground beef.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.3, Fat 17.4, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 1025.4, Carbohydrate 52.1, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 25.2, Protein 24.9

APPLE-STUFFED SQUASH

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Nila also sends along her recipe for Apple-Stuffed Squash, which will give any meal a real taste of autumn.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 medium tart apple, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon raisins
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

Sprinkle squash with salt. In a small skillet, saute apple slices and raisins in butter until apples are tender. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Spoon into squash halves; place in an ungreased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts :

APPLE FILLED ACORN SQUASH

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Make and share this Apple Filled Acorn Squash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kasha

Categories Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 4 squash halves, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 large acorn squash
3 cups apples, peeled, cored and cut in 1/2-inch pieces (about 4 large apples)
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

First cut the squash in half and clean out the seeds.
Bake these halved squash in the oven for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F. While those bake, get out a mixing bowl and mix all the remaining ingredients together for the filling.
Fill the hot squash and return to oven to bake for another 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.4, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 9.8, Carbohydrate 58.5, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 29.1, Protein 2.6

BUTTERCUP SQUASH WITH APPLES AND PECANS

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Fall is one of my favorite times to celebrate food. Fresh-picked apples and this sweet squash come together for a fall treat. It's up to you to serve it as a side dish or a dessert. Let's get squashed!

Provided by Volleyballmom

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 buttercup squash, halved and seeded
3 cups red apples, peeled and cut into small chunks
½ lemon, juiced
½ cup chopped pecans, divided
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place buttercup squash halves in a baking dish.
Place apples in a large bowl; cover with lemon juice. Stir in all but 1 tablespoon of the pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Spoon apple mixture into the buttercup squash halves. Sprinkle remaining pecans on top. Dot 1 1 1/2 teaspoon butter over each squash.
Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.8 calories, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 64.6 mg, Sugar 28.1 g

APPLE FILLED SQUASH HALVES

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How to make Apple Filled Squash Halves

Provided by Melissa Travis @melt2585

Categories Beef

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 - acorn squashes
1 pound(s) lean ground beef
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
2 cup(s) apples, chopped
1/4 cup(s) raisins
1 teaspoon(s) salt
4 tablespoon(s) brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tablespoon(s) melted butter

Steps:

Heat the oven to 400 degrees.
Cut each of the squash in half and remove the seeds and fibers.
Place the squash, cut sides down, in an ungreased baking pan.
Then add water to the depth of 1/4-inch and bake, uncovered, until the squash is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.
While the squash is baking, cook and stir the meat in a large skillet until it is brown.
Drain off the excess fat.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the 1 1/2 teaspoon of salt as well as the cinnamon, the coarsely chopped tart apples and the raisins.
When the squash is cooked, turn them so that the cut side is up and remove them to a platter.
Drain off any remaining liquid in the pan and dry.
Scoop out the pulp from the acorn squash, making a shell that is 1/4-inch thick all the way around.
Season the shells with salt to taste.
Mash the pulp and mix in the meat mixture.
Return to the shells, piling them full and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar on each.
Drizzle with the melted butter.
Bake uncovered until the apple is tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
Serve hot.
NOTE: You can substitute a combination of 1/2 pound lean ground beef and 1/2 pound of bulk pork sausage for the 1 pound of lean ground beef.

SQUASH AND APPLE BAKE

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This is a recipe that combines all the best flavors of fall! Great for a Thanksgiving dinner instead of candied yams.

Provided by Paula

Categories Side Dish Casseroles Squash Casserole Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

½ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground mace
2 pounds butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 large apples - cored, and cut into 1/2 inch slices

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, stir together brown sugar, butter, flour, salt, and mace. Arrange squash in an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with slices of apple, then sprinkle with the sugar mixture. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 340.6 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

Tips:

Choose small to medium-sized acorn squash, as they are the perfect size for individual servings.
Make sure to remove all the seeds and fibers from the squash before filling it.
Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh of the squash, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.
Toss the squash flesh with melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Fill the squash halves with the apple mixture and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the squash is tender and the apples are soft.
Serve the squash halves warm with whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

Apple-filled squash halves are a delicious and festive fall dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. This recipe is easy to follow and can be made with a variety of different fillings, making it a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by everyone.