BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH APRICOT PRESERVES

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My 5 year old said that she hated acorn squash, even though she had never actually tried it. I got her to eat one bite of this and she said, 'This tastes yummy!'

Provided by EDITHPOOLE

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Acorn Squash Side Dish Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 acorn squash, halved and seeded
salt to taste
2 teaspoons butter
3 tablespoons apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place squash halves cut side down in a baking dish. Fill the dish with water to the depth of 1/4 inch. Bake 40 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • Remove squash from oven, and set the oven to broil. Turn squash cut side up in the dish, and season lightly with salt. Place 1 teaspoon butter and 1 1/2 tablespoons apricot preserves in each squash half. Return to oven, and broil 5 minutes, or until butter is melted and squash is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 24.2 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

Jessiee
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This was a great recipe! The squash was cooked perfectly and the apricot preserves added a lovely flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.


samual zewdu
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The squash is roasted to perfection and the apricot preserves add a delicious sweetness.


Junaid shinwari
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This dish was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! The squash was tender and flavorful, and the apricot preserves added a touch of sweetness that everyone loved.


Khalid Jutt
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I love this recipe! The squash is always perfectly roasted and the apricot preserves add a wonderful flavor.


Amansyed123 Amansyed123
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This was a really easy recipe to follow and the squash turned out perfectly! The apricot preserves added a nice touch of sweetness and made the dish really special.


Chloe Gunn
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I'm not a huge fan of squash, but this recipe changed my mind! The squash was roasted to perfection and the apricot preserves added a delicious sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.


Abraham Lincoln
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This recipe is a keeper! The squash was so tender and flavorful, and the apricot preserves added a perfect touch of sweetness.


Malikshaban 574 Malikshaban574
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I made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it! The squash was roasted to perfection and the apricot preserves added a lovely flavor.


Maxwell Moon
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This was a great recipe! The squash was cooked perfectly and the apricot preserves added a delicious sweetness.


Safiya Khamastkhanov
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit! My family loves the sweet and savory flavor of the squash and the apricot preserves.


Donna Moore
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The squash was tender and flavorful, and the apricot preserves added a nice touch of sweetness.


Pathan Gameing
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Absolutely delicious! The squash was perfectly roasted and the apricot preserves added a wonderful sweetness. I will definitely be making this again!