Best 3 Acorn Squash With Raisin Sauce Recipes

ACORN SQUASH WITH RAISIN SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise and discard seeds.
• Set squash halves, cut-side up, in an 8x8x2 inch microwavable baking dish.
• Pour 1/4 cup water into dish, cover, and microwave on High (100%) for 5 minutes.
• After squash is done fill cavity of each squash with half of the raisins.
• Combine remaining ingredients, stirring to dissolve cornstarch.
• Pour half of mixture into each squash cavity.
• Cover and microwave on High (100%) for 2 minutes, until squash is fork tender and liquid thickened.
• Alternately, you could bake this squash in a 350 oven for about 25, add the raisins and remaining ingredients and bake for 10 more minutes, or until fork tender.

SAUSAGE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Halve squash lengthwise; discard seeds. Place squash in a microwave-safe dish, cut side down. Microwave, covered, on high until tender, 10-12 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage with onion over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. Remove from heat; stir in spinach, cranberries and bread crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and milk; add to sausage mixture and toss until moistened. , Turn over squash; fill with sausage mixture. Microwave, covered, until a thermometer inserted in stuffing reads 165°, 2-3 minutes.

APPLE-SPICE ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a microwave-safe baking dish. Add 1/2 in. of water. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10-13 minutes or until almost tender; drain., Combine the apple, raisins, cinnamon and nutmeg; spoon into squash cavities. Dot with butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 6-8 minutes or until squash and apples are tender. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.