Description
This cozy and festive dish features tender acorn squash filled with a sweet apple, brown sugar, and pecan mixture. Perfect for a fall side dish or a vegetarian main course, this recipe is sure to warm you up!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 acorn squash
- 2 apples, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cut acorn squash in half and remove seeds.
- In a bowl, mix together diced apples, brown sugar, pecans, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Divide the apple mixture evenly among the squash halves.
- Drizzle melted butter over the top.
- Place squash on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until squash is tender.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute walnuts or almonds for the pecans if desired.
- If the squash is not tender after 50 minutes, cover it with foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- For extra flavor, top with a sprinkle of sea salt before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes