Delicious Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash (Print Version)
Acorn squash halves roasted and filled with apples, walnuts, and cranberries for a cozy autumn dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 cup diced apples
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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1/4 cup dried cranberries
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons maple syrup
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 190°C.
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Brush the cut sides of the acorn squash halves with olive oil.
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Arrange the squash halves cut side down on a baking sheet. Roast for 30 minutes until the flesh is tender.
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In a medium-sized bowl, combine diced apples, chopped walnuts, dried cranberries, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, and maple syrup until evenly mixed.
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Remove the roasted squash from the oven and gently turn them cut side up. Divide the apple filling evenly among the squash cavities.
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Return the filled squash halves to the oven. Bake for 20 minutes more until the apples are tender and the squash is fully cooked.
# Notes:
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For enhanced flavor, toast the walnuts in a dry pan before adding to the apple mixture.