Sweet Acorn Squash with Apples and Craisins Crock Pot
Transform your fall dinners with this delightful Sweet Acorn Squash with Apples and Craisins Crock Pot recipe, a cozy dish that combines the natural sweetness of tender acorn squash with a spiced fruit filling. Juicy apples, tart craisins, and warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg create an irresistible blend, while a touch of brown sugar and melted butter add a luscious caramelized finish. This slow-cooked side dish not only fills your home with comforting autumn aromas but also requires minimal prep, making it an easy and hands-off recipe perfect for busy weeknights or holiday gatherings. Serve this sweet and savory squash as a stunning side dish or a light dessert for a taste of fall in every bite.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole acorn squash
- 3 medium apples
- 0.5 cups craisins (dried cranberries)
- 0.25 cups brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.5 cups water
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
Instructions
Cut the acorn squashes in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and stringy center using a spoon.
Peel and core the apples, then chop them into small bite-sized pieces.
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the chopped apples, craisins, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices and sugar.
Place the acorn squash halves cut-side up into the Crock Pot. If necessary, trim the bottoms slightly so they sit flat.
Fill the hollow centers of each squash half with the apple and craisin mixture, packing it in gently.
Place 1 tablespoon of butter on top of the filling in each squash half.
Pour the water into the bottom of the Crock Pot to create steam and prevent the squash from drying out.
Cover the Crock Pot with a lid and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 6 hours, until the squash is tender and can easily be pierced with a fork.
Carefully remove the squash from the Crock Pot using a serving spoon and place on a serving platter.
Serve warm as a side dish or light dessert. Enjoy your sweet and tender acorn squash with apples and craisins!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2067 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.8 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.5 g | 142% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 696 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 431.2 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 94.4 g | 337% | |
| Total Sugars | 150.2 g | ||
| Protein | 21.4 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 876 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 8213 mg | 175% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
