Description
Delight your taste buds with Acorn Squash Stuffed with Apples, a vegetarian and gluten-free recipe perfect for holidays or everyday meals. This dish combines roasted acorn squash with caramelized apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon for a sweet and savory treat.
Ingredients
- 2 medium acorn squash
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
For the apple filling:
- 4 apples (2 green, 2 red)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Roast the Acorn Squash:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Halve squash, remove seeds, and place cut side up on a baking sheet.
- Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon, and roast for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Caramelized Apples:
- Peel, core, and dice apples.
- In a skillet, melt butter and add apples.
- Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon, drizzle with lemon juice, and cook until tender.
- Stir in honey and mix thoroughly.
- Assemble and Bake:
- Fill roasted squash halves with apple mixture.
- Bake an additional 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
- Use a mix of tart and sweet apples, such as Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, for balanced flavor.
- For a vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil and honey with maple syrup.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American