Side dishe for 2
Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash
Acorn squash halves bake with honeyed apples, butter, and cinnamon until tender and lightly browned.
Typical price
$7.36for 4 servings
$1.84 per serving$7.36 for 4
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Photo: tasteofhome.com
- 65 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetSide dishesFall
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Winter squash (butternut, spaghetti)$1.29/lb typical | 2 lb | $2.58Typical price |
| Apples$1.79/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.50Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.13Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.68 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Honey or maple syrupDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 acorn squash
- 1 cup chopped peeled apple
- 4 tsp honey
- 2 tsp butter
- 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
Steps
- Heat the oven to 400 F and place the squash halves cut-side up in a baking dish.
- Add water to the dish until it reaches about 1/2 inch up the squash sides.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Mix the chopped apple, honey, butter, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Remove the foil, fill the squash halves with the apple mixture, and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Bake until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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