How to Make Baked Acorn Squash with Apple Stuffing - A Step-by-Step Guide

Acorn squash is a versatile and delicious vegetable that is often overlooked in the kitchen. With its sweet and nutty flavor, it is the perfect base for a variety of fillings and stuffings. One of the most popular ways to prepare acorn squash is by baking it with a savory apple stuffing, creating a perfect marriage of flavors that will leave your taste buds wanting more.

This recipe for Baked Acorn Squash with Apple Stuffing is a great way to enjoy the flavors of fall in a healthy and ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • 1 apple, diced
  • 2 tablespoons diced celery
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons minced onion
  • 2 teaspoons butter, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
  • Place squash, cut-side down, on baking sheet.
  • Combine apple, celery, water, onion, and butter in a small baking dish; cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake squash and apple mixture in the preheated oven until squash and apple are tender, about 45 minutes. Fill squash halves with apple mixture; drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • Nutrition

    244 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 44mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 31mg
    • Calcium: 99mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 976mg