APPLE FILLED SQUASH HALVES

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Provided by Melissa Travis

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 acorn squashes
1 lb lean ground beef
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 c apples, chopped
1/4 c raisins
1 tsp salt
4 Tbsp brown sugar, firmly packed
2 Tbsp melted butter

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • 2. Cut each of the squash in half and remove the seeds and fibers.
  • 3. Place the squash, cut sides down, in an ungreased baking pan.
  • 4. Then add water to the depth of 1/4-inch and bake, uncovered, until the squash is tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.
  • 5. While the squash is baking, cook and stir the meat in a large skillet until it is brown.
  • 6. Drain off the excess fat.
  • 7. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the 1 1/2 teaspoon of salt as well as the cinnamon, the coarsely chopped tart apples and the raisins.
  • 8. When the squash is cooked, turn them so that the cut side is up and remove them to a platter.
  • 9. Drain off any remaining liquid in the pan and dry.
  • 10. Scoop out the pulp from the acorn squash, making a shell that is 1/4-inch thick all the way around.
  • 11. Season the shells with salt to taste.
  • 12. Mash the pulp and mix in the meat mixture.
  • 13. Return to the shells, piling them full and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar on each.
  • 14. Drizzle with the melted butter.
  • 15. Bake uncovered until the apple is tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.
  • 16. Serve hot.
  • 17. NOTE: You can substitute a combination of 1/2 pound lean ground beef and 1/2 pound of bulk pork sausage for the 1 pound of lean ground beef.

Muhammad Shahzaman
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This recipe is a great way to get creative in the kitchen. I used different types of squash and apples and the results were delicious. I will definitely be experimenting with this recipe again.


sibtain khan
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I made this recipe for a Halloween party and it was a big hit! The squash looked festive and the apple filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again next year.


N3ROX
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover apples. I had some apples that were starting to go bad and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up. The apples were sweet and flavorful and they really complemented the squash.


Emmanuel Iseoluwa
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I'm not a big fan of apples, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The squash and spices really complemented the apples and made them very flavorful.


Iamkisssam1 Official
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and flavorful apple filling and they didn't even realize they were eating squash.


Nsr Vishnu
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I made this recipe for my Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge success! The squash was perfectly cooked and the apple filling was sweet and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again next year.


HASSAN ABID
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover squash. I had some butternut squash that I needed to use up and this recipe was the perfect solution. The squash was tender and the apple filling was delicious.


Hamis Mallaba
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The apples and spices really complemented the squash and made it very flavorful.


MARCUS FOUSHEE
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This recipe is a great way to get creative in the kitchen. I used different types of squash and apples and the results were delicious. I will definitely be experimenting with this recipe again.


Berun Dehaty
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I made this recipe for a Halloween party and it was a big hit! The squash looked festive and the apple filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again next year.


Richie Kiromo
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover apples. I had some apples that were starting to go bad and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up. The apples were sweet and flavorful and they really complemented the squash.


Annette Crosby
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I'm not a big fan of apples, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The squash and spices really complemented the apples and made them very flavorful.


Chandra Sunar
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet and flavorful apple filling and they didn't even realize they were eating squash.


Sufi Vai
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I made this recipe for my Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge success! The squash was perfectly cooked and the apple filling was sweet and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again next year.


Alamgeer Khan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover squash. I had some butternut squash that I needed to use up and this recipe was the perfect solution. The squash was tender and the apple filling was delicious.


Loretta Ralph
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I'm not a big fan of squash, but I really enjoyed this recipe! The apples and spices really complemented the squash and made it very flavorful.


Waqas Ali
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious! The squash was tender and the apples were perfectly spiced. I will definitely be making this again.


David Otieno
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a big success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


ELON
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This is a great fall recipe! The squash and apples are a perfect combination and the spices add a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Pr Raj
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a huge hit with my family! The squash was perfectly tender and the apple filling was sweet and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!