ACORN SQUASH WITH CRANBERRY STUFFING

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If you have squash or cranberry lovers at the table, here's your new go-to recipe. It's colorful, the blend of flavors is delicious and it's a fitting addition to a Thanksgiving menu. -Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium acorn squash
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium tart apple, peeled and diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Cut a thin slice from the bottom of squash halves so they sit flat. Place squash hollow side down in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Add 1/2 in. water. Cover and bake at 375° for 45 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Add the apple, salt, lemon juice and pepper. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat until apple is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the cranberries, sugar and water. Cook and stir until berries pop and liquid is syrupy. , Turn squash halves over; fill with cranberry mixture. Cover and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

HM Khairul
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I can't wait to try this recipe.


Amukelani Nkuna
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover squash.


Lahore Karachi
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new family favorite.


LinkyLove
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. It's elegant and delicious.


Megan Govier
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Mary Shiro
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Audrey Smith
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect fall dish.


bobene ellis
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids loved the sweet squash and tangy cranberries.


GIDEON GUGGISBERG
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I made a few substitutions to this recipe and it still turned out great. I used butternut squash instead of acorn squash and added some chopped walnuts to the stuffing.


Jacolbyon Carroll
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This recipe is a little time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The finished dish is so delicious.


Hussnain Maher
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.


Annettia Barham
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This is a delicious and healthy dish. I love that it's packed with vegetables.


Hood Lum
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Barsisa Hirko
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian Thanksgiving main course.


Sukanya Mohammed
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but I loved this recipe. The stuffing really made the dish.


Seoyeon Kim
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover cranberries. I always have a few bags in my freezer after Thanksgiving.


Fiseha Endalkchew
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. I can throw it together in no time and it always turns out great.


Nasula Haneef
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This is a great fall recipe. The squash is roasted to perfection and the stuffing is packed with flavor.


Siam Sheikh Fan Club
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sweet squash and tangy cranberries is delicious.


Dayel Ray
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This recipe was a hit! The acorn squash was perfectly roasted and the cranberry stuffing was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


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