Apple Walnut Acorn Squash Food

ACORN SQUASH STUFFED WITH APPLES, NUTS AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Cut squash in half longways.
• Remove seeds and pulp.
• Pour ¼ cup water into a baking dish and add squash cut side down.
• Place baking dish in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine apples, cranberries, walnuts, cinnamon, brown sugar, and butter.
• Remove squash from oven and let cool.
• Turn over the halves and stuff the center of each squash with the apple/cranberry mixture.
• Return to oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes or until tender.

ACORN SQUASH WITH APPLE

Steps:

• To easily peel the acorn squash without losing a lot of vegetable, gently drop the squash in a large pot of boiling water, and boil for 15 minutes. Pour off the boiling water and fill with cold water and let sit 5 minutes to cool. When cool enough to handle, use a knife to slice off the peel on the ridges and use a teaspoon to dig out the peel in the valleys. Slice the squash in half and remove the seeds and stem. Then slice the halves into sections and finally cut into 1 inch chunks.
• Place the squash chunks into a large microwave-safe bowl along with the apples. Dot with pieces of butter. Sprinkle the brown sugar, walnuts, salt and cinnamon over the top. Cover with plastic wrap, and poke a few holes in it for ventilation.
• Cook in the microwave for 7 1/2 minutes on full power. Remove, uncover, and stir. Return to the microwave, and cook for another 7 1/2 minutes on full power, until tender. Serve hot.

ACORN SQUASH WITH APPLES AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• 1. Pre heat oven to 350 Wash, cut length wise and de-seed acorn squash, I use a small ice cream scoop to do this Place the following in a bowl as you prepare them Peel, core, and corse chop apple Ruff chop walnuts
• 2. Add brown sugar ( if you are a diabetic you can use plain Splenda), cinnamon, and butter. Mix all well with your hands
• 3. Add mixture to the hollowed out cavity of both half of the acorn squash Put filled acorn squash half a back together and wrap tightly in aluminum foil Place in shallow baking pan and bake at 350 for 45min to 1-hour, or until squash gives to lite pressure
• 4. Remove from foil and using a spoon core out the inside, with the filling into a serving bowl, add more brown sugar if needed. ENJOY!!!

APPLE FILLED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• COMBINE all ingredients except for squash.
• Preheat oven to 350 deg F.
• Cut squash in half lengthwise and scrape out seeds.
• Place cut side down in baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.
• Mix the other ingredients.
• Turn squash cut side up, fill with apple mix and continue baking for 20 minutes, or until squash is tender.

APPLE WALNUT ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• 1. Mix together the chopped apples and lemon juice.
• 2. Mix together the sugars and spice.
• 3. Combine the apples with the sugar and spice mixture.
• 4. Fold in the crumbled bacon and chopped walnuts. Set aside while you prepare the acorn squash. (That will give the apple filling time to have its flavors come together.)
• 5. Cut the acorn squash in half and remove seeds.
• 6. Set on a round microwave-safe dish and pierce the inside of the squash with a fork.
• 7. Melt 2 Tbsp of butter. Brush the inside of the squash with the melted butter.
• 8. Sprinkle 2 tsp of brown sugar and a couple of pinches of salt and pepper over acorn squash halves to season the squash.
• 9. Then microwave for 6 minutes.
• 10. Fill the squash with the apple filling. (Depending on the size of your squash you may have some extra filling leftover.) Dot the top of each squash with the remaining 2 Tbsp of butter. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tsp of brown sugar over the filling.
• 11. Microwave again for 6 minutes.
• 12. Remove from the microwave. The dish will be hot so use pot holders to remove the dish from the microwave. Let it sit in the dish for a few minutes to cool. Then serve.

APPLE & WALNUT STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Cut off and discard small piece from pointed end of squash. Cut squash crosswise in half; remove and discard seeds. Place, cut sides down, on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 10 to 12 min. or until squash is very tender.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in small skillet on medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 4 to 5 min. or until tender and golden brown. Stir in apples; cook 1 min. Add cream cheese; cook 1 min. or until melted, stirring frequently. Stir in nuts.
• Place squash, cut sides up, on serving platter; fill centers with apple mixture. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

CHEESY APPLE AND WALNUT STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425° with a rack in the center position. Rub the squash with the oil and roast on a large baking sheet, cut sides down, until tender, about 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the filling: In a small saucepan, bring the quinoa and broth to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook, covered, until the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes; gently fluff with a fork.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet, then add the shallot, garlic, and sage. Cook until the shallot is lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and add the apple. Cook until the apples are tender, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with the quinoa, blue cheese, and walnuts. Season with more salt to taste.
• Invert the acorn squash and fill each cavity with the stuffing mixture. Drizzle the maple syrup over the squash and return to the oven. Bake until the filling is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

MUSHROOM, APPLE, AND WALNUT STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C.
• Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds. Season the inside with salt and pepper. Place cut side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake about 30 minutes or until soft.
• Meanwhile, in a large sauce pan heat olive oil. Add mushrooms and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add celery and continue to sauté for 5 minutes. Lower heat and add apples. Continue to cook until apples become tender, about 5 minutes. To the pan add butter, sage, and vegetable stock. Heat just until butter is melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Place chopped walnuts and diced bread in a large bowl. Pour warm vegetable stock mixture over bread. Using your hands toss the bread until it is well coated and most of stock is absorbed.
• Remove squash from oven and turn it cut side up. Divide the stuffing among each squash half; spoon the stuffing into the cavity of each squash until filled. Return to 350°F/175°C oven and bake until stuffing is golden brown, approximately 15-20 minutes.
• Tip: Use Ontario Idared, Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp, or Empire apples.
• More recipes featuring fresh local ingredients are available at mushrooms.ca.

ROASTED ACORN SQUASH WITH APPLES AND CRANBERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place squash into a large pot of boiling water; boil for 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer squash to a large bowl of ice cold water and set aside until cool enough to handle, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Peel squash along the ridges using a vegetable peeler, then use a teaspoon or grapefruit spoon to dig out peel in the valleys of the squash. Slice squash in half and remove seeds and stem. Cut remaining squash into bite-sized chunks.
• Combine squash, apples, celery, onion, and dried cranberries in a large bowl.
• Combine brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Add to squash mixture and toss well to combine. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Add water and dot the top with butter. Sprinkle with walnuts.
• Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until squash is fork-tender, about 1 hour. Add some liquid halfway through to prevent drying out, if necessary. Serve hot.

MUSHROOM, APPLE, AND WALNUT STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C.
• Cut acorn squash in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds. Season the inside with salt and pepper. Place cut side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment. Bake about 30 minutes or until soft.
• Meanwhile, in a large sauce pan heat olive oil. Add mushrooms and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add celery and continue to sauté for 5 minutes. Lower heat and add apples. Continue to cook until apples become tender, about 5 minutes. To the pan add butter, sage, and vegetable stock. Heat just until butter is melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Place chopped walnuts and diced bread in a large bowl. Pour warm vegetable stock mixture over bread. Using your hands toss the bread until it is well coated and most of stock is absorbed.
• Remove squash from oven and turn it cut side up. Divide the stuffing among each squash half; spoon the stuffing into the cavity of each squash until filled. Return to 350°F/175°C oven and bake until stuffing is golden brown, approximately 15-20 minutes.
• Serve hot alongside a festive ham or weeknight roast chicken.
• Tip: Use Ontario Idared, Golden Delicious, Honeycrisp, or Empire apples. More recipes featuring fresh local ingredients are available at mushrooms.ca.