## Apple-Filled Acorn Squash Rings with Curry Butter: A Unique and Flavorful Fall Dish ##
This autumn dish is both visually stunning and bursting with flavor. Acorn squash rings are roasted until tender and then filled with a sweet and tangy apple filling, creating a delightful combination of textures and tastes. The curry butter adds a warm and aromatic touch, balancing the sweetness of the apples and the earthiness of the squash. This recipe is a perfect way to celebrate the flavors of the fall season, and it's sure to impress your dinner guests.
This article includes three additional recipes that are sure to tantalize your taste buds:
- **Roasted Apple and Sweet Potato Soup:** This creamy and flavorful soup is perfect for a chilly fall day. Roasted apples and sweet potatoes add natural sweetness, while a touch of curry powder gives it a warm and inviting flavor.
- **Apple Cider Doughnuts:** These doughnuts are light and fluffy, with a sweet and tangy apple cider glaze. They're the perfect treat for a fall morning or afternoon snack.
- **Apple Crisp:** This classic dessert is a must-have for any fall gathering. Fresh apples are tossed with a mixture of sugar, flour, and spices, then topped with a buttery oat crumble. The result is a warm and comforting dish that's sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
ACORN SQUASH RINGS
Steps:
- Slice the squash into one and one half inch rings. Remove seeds and strings and place on buttered nonstick baking sheet. Top with remaining butter, season with salt and pepper and bake at 375 degrees for approximately 25 minutes, turning once, so that the squash is cooked through and still retains its shape. Serve with cranberry relish.
- TIP:
- VEGGIE SPAGHETTI
- Here's a great way to get your kids to eat squash! Just pierce the stem end of a spaghetti squash with a knife or metal skewer, and place on roasting sheet. Roast at 350 for about an hour, open, and create strands by pulling away the flesh with your fork. Serve with butter and Parmesan cheese or tomato sauce.
APPLE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
"You'll find this delicious squash is a welcome change from plain vegetable side dishes," assures Karen Scaglione of Nanuet, New York. "It makes a great accompaniment to pork roast."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side up in a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Fill centers with apple. Cover and bake at 400° for 30 minutes., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine honey and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 15-20 seconds or until butter is melted. Drizzle over squash. Sprinkle with cinnamon. , Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes longer or until tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 47mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 11g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
ACORN SQUASH RINGS
I love to fix acorn squash this way. It's pretty and impressive to serve, a tasty combination of fruit and vegetable and my favorite side dish when I make meat loaf. My husband, who was a "meat and potatoes" man when we were married, requests this dish often.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut ends from squash. Slice each squash widthwise into four rings; remove seeds. Place rings on a greased foil-lined baking pan. In a small saucepan, bring 2 tablespoons butter and syrup to a boil. Brush each ring with syrup mixture. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10-15 minutes, basting with syrup mixture. , In a skillet, saute onion in remaining butter. Add apples and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in banana, orange and seasonings; heat through. Place rings on serving platter; fill centers with apple mixture. Sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts :
APPLE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH
This is the most incredible recipe that I make every Thanksgiving.
Provided by cksmom1
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the squash onto a baking sheet cut side down. Fill the baking sheet with 1/2 inch of water.
- Bake the squash in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Drain off any water remaining in the baking sheet.
- While the squash is baking, melt the margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and apple in the margarine until the onion has softened and turned translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Scrape the mixture into a bowl to cool until the squash has finished baking.
- Once the squash is done, stir the raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, and Cheddar cheese into the apple mixture. Turn the squash cut side up on the baking sheet and fill with the apple mixture. Return the squash to the oven; bake until the filling is hot and the cheese has melted, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 29.7 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 228.7 mg, Sugar 24.8 g
ACORN SQUASH WITH APPLE
Peeling an acorn squash is the key to this delicious dish that's cooked in a microwave. A fast and easy delight for busy families.
Provided by Ed Haley
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- To easily peel the acorn squash without losing a lot of vegetable, gently drop the squash in a large pot of boiling water, and boil for 15 minutes. Pour off the boiling water and fill with cold water and let sit 5 minutes to cool. When cool enough to handle, use a knife to slice off the peel on the ridges and use a teaspoon to dig out the peel in the valleys. Slice the squash in half and remove the seeds and stem. Then slice the halves into sections and finally cut into 1 inch chunks.
- Place the squash chunks into a large microwave-safe bowl along with the apples. Dot with pieces of butter. Sprinkle the brown sugar, walnuts, salt and cinnamon over the top. Cover with plastic wrap, and poke a few holes in it for ventilation.
- Cook in the microwave for 7 1/2 minutes on full power. Remove, uncover, and stir. Return to the microwave, and cook for another 7 1/2 minutes on full power, until tender. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 211.4 mg, Sugar 9.2 g
Tips:
- Choose the right acorn squash: Look for small to medium-sized acorn squash that are about 1 pound each. They should have a deep green color and be free of blemishes.
- Slice the squash carefully: Use a sharp knife to cut the squash into 1-inch rings. Be careful not to cut all the way through the bottom of the squash.
- Remove the seeds: Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds from the center of the squash rings.
- Cook the squash rings: There are two ways to cook the squash rings: baking or microwaving. To bake, preheat the oven to 400°F and roast the squash rings for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender. To microwave, place the squash rings in a single layer in a microwave-safe dish, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes, or until tender.
- Make the curry butter: While the squash rings are cooking, make the curry butter. In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, curry powder, cumin, coriander, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Fill the squash rings: Once the squash rings are cooked, remove them from the oven or microwave. Let them cool slightly, then use a spoon to fill the center of each ring with the curry butter. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
Conclusion:
Apple-filled acorn squash rings with curry butter are a delicious and unique side dish that is perfect for fall gatherings. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. For a spicier dish, use more curry powder in the curry butter. For a sweeter dish, add a sprinkle of brown sugar to the squash rings before baking. No matter how you make them, apple-filled acorn squash rings with curry butter are sure to be a hit.
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