How to Make Acorn Squash Butter - A Step-by-Step Guide

Acorn squash butter is a delightful and flavorful spread that is perfect for fall. Made from roasted acorn squash, this creamy and smooth butter is a great alternative to traditional jams and jellies. Its slightly sweet and nutty flavor makes it a versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes.

Acorn squash is a winter squash that is readily available in the fall and winter months. It has a distinct ridged and green skin, and when cooked, its flesh becomes tender, sweet, ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 ¼ cups brown sugar
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 6 half-pint jars

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Fill two 9x13-inch baking dishes with 1-inch of water each. Place three acorn squash halves cut-side-down into each baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven until the squash is very tender and the skin begins to separate from the meat, about 1 hour. Remove, discard the water, and set aside until cool enough to handle.
  • Scoop the acorn squash flesh from the skins and into a blender. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Puree until thick and smooth. Scrape the squash into a heavy-bottom pot, and stir in the brown sugar and apple juice concentrate. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until thickened, 40 to 45 minutes. Cool completely before packing into freezer-safe containers. Store in the freezer up to 6 months.
  • Nutrition

    66 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 6mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 160mg