CHEEKY CHERRY ACORN SQUASH
Oven-roasted acorn squash, tossed with freshly grated nutmeg, topped with an 'oh-so-sweet & tangy' cherry-cranberry brandy sauce... all finished with lightly-toasted, cinnamon-almond slivers. Using Swanson® Unsalted Chicken Stock brings the sauce together without the added sodium! The smell alone of this dish will bring home the holidays.
Provided by Jaana Smith Bauman
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Swanson®
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Place cherries in a bowl; stir in sugar. Set aside.
- Mix 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper together in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Place acorn wedges into bag; shake to evenly coat with oil and spices. Place slices in a single layer on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes; turn wedges. Continue to bake until golden brown, about 20 additional minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sliced almonds and toast until fragrant, shaking pan to flip almonds, 1 or 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Transfer almonds to a bowl; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Heat 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil in the same saucepan over medium heat; slowly add cherry/sugar mix. Heat through over medium heat. Remove from heat and carefully add brandy. Place pan back on heat and simmer until nearly all the liquid has evaporated, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes. Add chicken broth, orange peel, and dried cranberries. Bring to a simmer and reduce again by half, stirring frequently, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add cold, sliced butter and vanilla. Swirl pan until butter melts.
- Place acorn slices on a serving plate; pour cherry sauce over squash, and sprinkle with toasted almonds. Garnish with a mint sprig.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32.8 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 206.7 mg, Sugar 18 g
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Saif Uddin
saif-u89@hotmail.frI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for special occasions.
Abdullah Meher
abdullah-m@yahoo.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The results are amazing!
Ashley Nicholson
na@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of acorn squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The cherry filling really complements the squash.
Itz akash
akashitz97@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the sweet cherry filling.
Neesha P
p_n40@yahoo.comI love the combination of sweet and savory in this dish. It's a perfect fall recipe.
ABUBAKAR Omar
a-omar17@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Colin Leeder
l-colin@yahoo.comI've tried this recipe a few times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover acorn squash.
Nahid Sayma
nahids@gmail.comThis was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The squash was roasted perfectly and the cherry filling was delicious.
Rudraghimire Rudraghimire
r.r@aol.comI'm not sure what went wrong with this recipe, but it turned out really bad. I wouldn't recommend it.
Dallas Wood
wood.dallas67@gmail.comThis recipe was a disaster! The squash was undercooked and the cherry filling was too runny.
Fatima Waheed
fatima_waheed@hotmail.co.ukI found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more spices.
dee mags1
m_dee@hotmail.co.ukThe acorn squash was a bit tough, but the cherry filling was delicious.
nana ama
n@gmail.comThis recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
Rizwana Shahfiq
rizwana@gmail.comI love how this recipe uses simple ingredients to create a dish that is both flavorful and elegant.
Zaheena mansaray
mansarayzaheena75@hotmail.frThis was my first time cooking acorn squash and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the squash was delicious.
IGHO ROYAL
ighor39@hotmail.comI've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sweet and savory is just perfect.
Brooklyn gaming
g.b42@gmail.comThis recipe was a total hit! The acorn squash was perfectly roasted and the cherry filling was sweet and tangy. My family loved it.