Best 3 Cranberry Roasted Squash Recipes

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Cranberry roasted squash is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for the fall and winter months. This dish is made with butternut squash, cranberries, maple syrup, and spices, and it is roasted in the oven until the squash is tender and the cranberries are bursting with flavor. The result is a sweet and savory dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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

CRANBERRY ROASTED SQUASH



Cranberry Roasted Squash image

I created this recipe one day when I wanted a warm, fragrant side dish. The aroma of the squash and cranberries cooking in the oven is just as heavenly as the taste itself. -Jamillah Almutawakil, Superior, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium butternut squash (5 to 6 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium acorn squash (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2/3 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon molasses
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons rubbed sage
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Transfer to two 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Roast until tender, stirring and rotating pans halfway through cooking, 45-55 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED SWEET POTATO AND DELICATA SQUASH WITH CRANBERRY AGRODOLCE



Roasted Sweet Potato and Delicata Squash With Cranberry Agrodolce image

The cranberry sauce for this holiday-ready side does double duty: it tastes great drizzled over roasted delicata squash and sweet potatoes, but it's also an excellent turkey condiment.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Thanksgiving     Side     Quick & Easy     Squash     Sweet Potato/Yam     Cranberry     Thyme     Vinegar

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 delicata squash (about 4 pounds total), halved crosswise, seeded, sliced into 1/2"-thick rings
3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 7 small or 5 medium), cut into 3/4"-thick rounds
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
15 small sprigs thyme, divided
8 ounces fresh cranberries
2 cups red wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss squash, sweet potatoes, and oil in a very large bowl. Add red pepper flakes and 2 tsp. salt and toss to combine. Arrange on a rimmed baking sheet with 12 thyme sprigs. Roast, tossing once halfway through, until squash is golden brown and fork-tender, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, cook cranberries, vinegar, sugar, and remaining 3 thyme sprigs and 1/2 tsp. salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cranberries are soft and sauce is thick and syrupy, about 35 minutes.
  • Transfer vegetables to a platter, then drizzle some agrodolce over. Serve remaining agrodolce alongside.

ROASTED SQUASH, CHESTNUT, AND CHICORY SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE



Roasted Squash, Chestnut, and Chicory Salad with Cranberry Vinaigrette image

Categories     Salad     Leafy Green     Vegetable     Side     Roast     Thanksgiving     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Cranberry     Bacon     Fall     Healthy     Chestnut     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for greasing
1 2-pound acorn squash
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup peeled cooked whole chestnuts (from a 7- to 8-oince jar), cut into thirds
4 (1/4-inch-thick) slices pancetta (6 ounce total), cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/4 cup fresh cranberries, finely chopped
1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
3/4 pound chicory (curly endive), trimmed and torn into 2-inch pieces (10 cups)

Steps:

  • Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F. Line a large shallow baking pan with foil and oil generously with olive oil.
  • Cut off stem end of squash, then put cut side down and halve lengthwise. Discard seeds, then cut squash into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Peel if desired with a paring knife and transfer slices to a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and gently toss to coat. Arrange in 1 layer in lined baking pan and roast until golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and turn squash over with a spatula. Add chestnuts to pan in an even layer, then continue to roast until squash is golden and tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Keep warm, covered with foil.
  • While squash is roasting, cook pancetta in a dry 10-inch heavy skillet over high heat until browned, about 4 minutes total. Transfer pancetta with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, reserving fat in skillet.
  • Reheat pancetta fat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then add cranberries and brown sugar and stir once to combine. Remove from heat and add water, stirring and scraping up brown bits from bottom of skillet.
  • Transfer cranberry mixture to a medium bowl and whisk in mustard, remaining tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Toss together chicory, roasted acorn squash, and chestnuts. Just before serving, toss with dressing and sprinkle with pancetta.

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: For this recipe, butternut or acorn squash works best.
  • Roast the squash properly: To get perfectly roasted squash, toss it with oil, salt, and pepper, and roast it at a high temperature (400°F) for 30-40 minutes, or until it is tender.
  • Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries add a tart and tangy flavor to this dish. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries instead.
  • Make your own maple syrup glaze: The maple syrup glaze is easy to make and adds a delicious sweetness to the dish. Simply whisk together maple syrup, olive oil, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Serve immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is made. The squash will be at its best when it is still warm and the cranberries will be bursting with flavor.

Conclusion:

This Cranberry Roasted Squash is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. The roasted squash is tender and flavorful, the cranberries add a tart and tangy flavor, and the maple syrup glaze adds a delicious sweetness. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!

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