Best Acorn Squash With Cranberry Sauce Recipes

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ACORN SQUASH WITH CRANBERRY STUFFING



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If you have squash or cranberry lovers at the table, here's your new go-to recipe. It's colorful, the blend of flavors is delicious and it's a fitting addition to a Thanksgiving menu. -Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium acorn squash
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium tart apple, peeled and diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Cut a thin slice from the bottom of squash halves so they sit flat. Place squash hollow side down in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Add 1/2 in. water. Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Add the apple, salt, lemon juice and pepper. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat until apple is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the cranberries, sugar and water. Cook and stir until berries pop and liquid is syrupy. , Turn squash halves over; fill with cranberry mixture. Cover and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRANBERRY-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH



Cranberry-Stuffed Acorn Squash image

I combine two of fall's best foods in this recipe. The pretty, fresh-tasting filling makes this an extra-special side dish.-Jim Ulberg, Elk Rapids, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 medium acorn squash
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 medium tart apple, coarsely chopped
1 medium orange, peeled and diced
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1/2 in. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, combine cranberries, apple, orange, brown sugar, walnuts, butter and orange zest. Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. Sprinkle with salt. Stuff with cranberry mixture. Bake 25 minutes longer or until squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY-PECAN MICROWAVE ACORN SQUASH



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This is really good for the holidays, plus it's quick and easy. Microwaving first makes it a lot easier to slice the squash.

Provided by Carol Seagraves

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash     Winter Squash     Acorn Squash

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 medium acorn squash
⅔ cup graham cracker crumbs
⅓ cup chopped pecans
⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Pierce each squash in several places to allow steam to escape, then place 2 inches apart in the microwave. Microwave on high for 6 minutes. Remove to a cutting board.
  • Cut each squash in half crosswise; remove and discard seeds. Arrange halves with cut-sides down on a microwave-safe plate.
  • Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave until tender, 7 to 9 minutes. Remove stems and cut a thin slice from the pointed ends to prevent tipping. Flip so cut-sides are facing up.
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, pecans, butter, brown sugar, and nutmeg in a bowl. Spoon 1/4 of the mixture into each squash half.
  • Microwave, uncovered, until filling is heated through, 2 to 5 minutes.
  • Serve topped with cranberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.2 calories, Carbohydrate 57.7 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 103.6 mg, Sugar 27.9 g

BAKED CRANBERRY ACORN SQUASH



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Make and share this Baked Cranberry Acorn Squash recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     Vegetable

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 small acorn squash
1 cup apple, chopped, unpared
1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
1/2 teaspoon orange rind, grated
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds.
  • Place cut side down in 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 35 minutes.
  • Turn cut side up.
  • Combine remaining ingredients; fill squash with fruit mixture. Continue baking for 25 minutes, or until squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.2, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 32.7, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 15.3, Protein 1.8

ACORN SQUASH & CRANBERRY-ORANGE SAUCE



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A great slow cooker idea. This is a pretty squash dish even the kids will like. It goes well with roasted pork or pork chops.

Provided by venus2

Categories     Vegetable

Time 6h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 acorn squash
1 (16 ounce) can cranberry sauce
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cut each squash in half length wise; remove seeds.
  • Cut squash into 1 inch thick wedges.
  • Arrange squash in slow cooker.
  • Heat cranberry sauce, marmalade, cinnamon and raisins; stir until smooth.
  • Pour sauce over squash in cooker.
  • Cover& cook on low heat setting for 6-7 hours or high heat for 3-31/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.1, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 51.6, Carbohydrate 87.1, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 60.4, Protein 2.3

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