Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 55 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Sep. 11, 2022
"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."

Ingredients

  • 1 medium acorn squash
  • 1 cup chopped peeled apple
  • 4 teaspoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes longer or until tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 232 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 47mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 11g fiber), 3g protein.