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fruit and nut stuffed acorn squash

sokygal avatar
Recipe by
Teresa G.
@sokygal
Here, KY

This is a healthy and delicious meatless, vegetarian main or side. Make it vegan by substituting oil for butter, and vegan cheese for the goat cheese. For Christmas, substitute dried cranberries and pistachios for dates and pecans. Prep time is approximate.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For fruit and nut stuffed acorn squash

  • 1
    acorn squash, fresh whole
  • some
    olive oil or softened butter (for brushing on squash)
  • 1/4 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp
    light brown sugar
  • 1 c
    boiling water
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 md
    apples, cored, peeled, and chopped
  • a few dash
    lemon juice for apples after chopping
  • 7
    pitted dates, chopped (1/3 cup)
  • a pinch
    salt
  • a few dash
    pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 1/2- 2 Tbsp
    chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 2 oz
    crumbled goat cheese, divided
  • a drizzle
    maple syrup or honey, optional

How To Make fruit and nut stuffed acorn squash

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Scooped out acorn squash halves.
    2
    Cut acorn squash in half, from stem end to tip; scoop out seeds and discard; place squash halves in deep baking dish, cut side up. Brush with oil or softened butter.
  • Squash halves, seasoned with cinnamon and sugar, in deep baking dish.
    3
    Season the insides of the squash with cinnamon and sugar. Pour 1 cup boiling water into baking dish. Place in 350 degree F oven for about 1 hour, until tender.
  • 4
    Melt 2 tablespoons butter in nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Baked squash scooped into skillet with apples and dates.
    5
    Carefully scoop out the flesh of the baked squash halves and place in skillet. Set the acorn squash shells aside until time to stuff them.
  • Pie spice being added to skillet with apples, dates and squash.
    6
    Add chopped apples, dates, and a pinch of salt to the skillet. Cook until apples are soft but still have a little crunch (about 10 minutes;) season with a few dashes of pumpkin pie spice.
  • Squash halves stuffed and topped with pecans and goat cheese.
    7
    Scoop mixture back into acorn squash shells. Top with pecans and goat cheese.
  • Baked stuffed squash in dish with large serving spoon.
    8
    Return stuffed squash to 350 degrees F oven for 10-15 minutes. Remove and serve warm, drizzled with maple syrup or honey if desired.
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