CHERRY-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

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Sweet dried cherries, brown sugar and tangy lemon juice spruce up tender squash halves in this special wintertime side dish. "Instead of sweet potatoes, I make this delicious recipe for holiday dinners," writes Christa Beard of Jacksonville, Florida.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium acorn squash
2/3 cup dried cherries or cranberries
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side up in two 13x9-in. baking dishes coated with cooking spray., Combine the cherries, brown sugar, lemon zest, nutmeg and salt; spoon into squash halves. Sprinkle with lemon juice; dot with butter. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Joe Russell
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This recipe is a keeper.


Sudais Fayez
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit.


Daniel Caballero
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover squash.


Hassan Omosh
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Richie Ragwell
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This dish is a perfect fall meal.


Eseoghene Victory
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Allamdar Mehdi
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing.


Chief Bob
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The presentation of this dish is beautiful.


Baba Ni
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This dish is a must-try for any squash lover.


Shabbir Ali
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I'll definitely be making this again.


barma axmed
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Delicious!


Lizz McGinnis
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I made this dish for a dinner party and everyone loved it! It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


polok polok
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The squash was delicious and the filling was very flavorful.


Eddie Bartus
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The cherry-stuffed acorn squash was a delightful dish. The squash was tender and flavorful, and the cherry filling was a perfect complement.


Asff Sf
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This dish was easy to make and turned out so delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.


Tim Leahy
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The presentation is beautiful, and the flavors are amazing.


Mekonen Zuriashwork
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This cherry stuffed acorn squash was a hit with my family! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect, and the squash was cooked to perfection.