Cranberry & Walnut Stuffed Acorn Squash
Created by BusyMiz on February 6, 2016
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 25m
- Cook Time: 60-90m
- Recipe #22778
Ingredients
- 5 pounds acorn squash (2 whole squash about 2 1/2 pounds each)
- 4 1/2 ounces chopped walnuts (1 cup, roughly chopped)
- 3 1/2 ounces cranberries (1 cup fresh)
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided, cold, chopped in small pieces)
- Honey, optional
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 375ยบ F.
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Step 2: Cut each squash in half (make halves as even as possible) and scrape out seeds.
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Step 3: Place squash cut side up in a large greased baking dish.
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Step 4: In a large bowl, combine walnuts, cranberries, brown sugar, orange juice and a drizzle of honey, and toss together. Make sure everything is evenly coated.
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Step 5: Divide mixture into 4 parts and stuff into hollow center of squash.
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Step 6: Top each half with 1 tablespoon butter.
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Step 7: Cover baking dish loosely with aluminum foil and transfer to oven.
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Step 8: Bake for 60-90 minutes, or until squash is fork tender.
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Step 9: Remove from oven and serve immediately.