Spicy Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe
This spicy apple-stuffed acorn squash recipe shows how to bake squash until tender, then fill it with apples warmed up with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. It’s simple to prep, bakes mostly hands-off, and you finish it with little bits of butter and margarine melting on top.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Prep the squash
Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the acorn squash in half and scoop out the seeds. Set the halves cut-side up on a baking sheet.
Mix the apple filling
In a bowl, toss the diced apple with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. Stir just until the spices coat the fruit evenly.
Fill and add the fats
Spoon the apple mixture into the squash cavities. Dot the tops with small pieces of butter and margarine so they melt into the filling.
Bake
Pour 2–3 tablespoons of water onto the baking sheet to help prevent drying. Bake for 45–55 minutes, until the squash is fork-tender.
Rest and serve
Let it sit for 5 minutes. Spoon any pan juices over the top, then serve warm.