FRUIT-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

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Holiday meals are even more festive when I serve colorful acorn squash with a fruity filling tucked inside each half. This recipe combines the delightful flavor of winter squash with the season's finest apples and cranberries. -Peggy West, Georgetown, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium acorn squash
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped tart apples
3/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Add 1 in. of hot water to the pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. , Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. Sprinkle with salt. Combine the remaining ingredients; spoon into squash. Bake 40-50 minutes longer or until squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Luis Jimenez
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Overall, I thought this recipe was pretty good. It was easy to follow and the dish turned out well. I would definitely make it again.


Eyes DaMenace
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I would have preferred a simpler recipe.


Elsa Mazibuko
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The squash was a bit undercooked for my taste. I would have preferred it to be a bit softer.


Preetam Kumar
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. It needed more seasoning.


Melita Burchell
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar.


Lwandle Mlu
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The squash was perfectly cooked and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Helen Hollins
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The squash was tender and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Dwayne Florey
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The squash is always perfectly cooked and the filling is always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Angelo Jesus Avendaño Garcia
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I had some apples and cranberries that were about to go bad, so I decided to make this dish. It turned out great! The squash was soft and fluffy, and the filling was sweet and tart.


Ahtesham Zafar
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. The squash was tender and flavorful, and the filling was sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.


Kamal Thakulla
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This recipe was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The acorn squash was perfectly cooked and the filling was delicious. I especially loved the combination of apples, cranberries, and pecans.