Apple-Sauced Acorn Squash
- SERVES
- 6
- COOK TIME
- 1 Hr
Acorn Squash is a popular, and healthy, side dish during the fall and winter months. We've pumped up the fall flavor with the addition of apples and cinnamon. So go ahead, and give this a spin. It's one of our favorite easy Thanksgiving recipes!
What You'll Need
- 1 acorn squash (1 pound), cut in half lengthwise and seeded
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
What to Do
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place squash halves cut-side up on a rimmed baking sheet.
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In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Spoon mixture evenly in squash halves.
- Bake 1 to 1-1/4 hours, or until tender. Cut each squash half lengthwise into thirds, and serve.
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Nutritional InformationShow More
Servings Per Recipe: 6
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Calories 72
- Calories from Fat 35
- Total Fat 3.9g 6 %
- Saturated Fat 2.5g 12 %
- Trans Fat 0.2g 0 %
- Protein 0.7g 1 %
- Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
- Cholesterol 10mg 3 %
- Sodium 133mg 6 %
- Total Carbohydrates 9.9g 3 %
- Dietary Fiber 1.4g 6 %
- Sugars 1.9g 0 %
