baked acorn squash with applesauce filling

Name: Baked Acorn Squash with Applesauce Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 3 - acorn squash; 2 cup(s) applesauce; 1/3 cup(s) brown sugar, firmly packed; 1/3 cup(s) raisins; 1/4 cup(s) pecans, chopped; 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 2 tablespoon(s) butter

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Lynette C

Gulf Breeze, FL

Updated on Feb 26, 2017

I love squash of all kinds! Recently ventured into acorn squash and trying to find new ways to use them.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 50 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 - acorn squash
2 cups applesauce
1/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/3 cup raisins
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter

How To Make baked acorn squash with applesauce filling

Step 1

Cut the squash in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and membranes. Place the squash, cut side up, in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Add boiling water to the dish to a depth of 1 inch.

Step 2

Combine the applesauce and the next 4 ingredients; stir well. Spoon into the acorn squash shells. Dot with the butter.
Step 3

Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Remove cover, and bake an additional 25 minutes or until the squash is tender.
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