Spicy Apple Stuffed Squash Recipes

APPLE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• 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., 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. , Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes longer or until tender.

APPLE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the squash onto a baking sheet cut side down. Fill the baking sheet with 1/2 inch of water.
• Bake the squash in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Drain off any water remaining in the baking sheet.
• While the squash is baking, melt the margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and apple in the margarine until the onion has softened and turned translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Scrape the mixture into a bowl to cool until the squash has finished baking.
• Once the squash is done, stir the raisins, brown sugar, cinnamon, and Cheddar cheese into the apple mixture. Turn the squash cut side up on the baking sheet and fill with the apple mixture. Return the squash to the oven; bake until the filling is hot and the cheese has melted, about 15 minutes.

APPLE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut the squash in half; discard seeds.
• Place the squash cut side down in a microwave safe dish; add 1/2 inch of water.
• Microwave on high, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender; drain.
• While the squash is cooking, melt the butter in a non-stick skillet and add the diced apple.
• Cook, stirring frequently for 2 to 3 minutes, add the orange juice, apple pie spice, cranberries and chopped pecans.
• Continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until the orange juice has evaporated, stir in orange zest.
• Divide the mixture between the squash halves, drizzle with maple syrup and place under broiler for a few minutes to brown lightly.
• Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
• Hint: For easier cutting of the squash, place in microwave and microwave on high for 1 minute or until slightly warm.