Cranberry
Apple Acorn Squash
- 2 medium acorn squash
Olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup Ocean Spray® Fresh or Frozen Cranberries, chopped
1 cup 1/4-inch cubes apple
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
- Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Cut squash into quarters; remove seeds. Place squash, cut side
up in a greased baking pan. Lightly brush each wedge with olive
oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with foil and bake
for 30 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, mix
together remaining ingredients. Spoon cranberry-apple mixture
into squash, dividing evenly among wedges. Return to oven and
bake, covered, an additional 15-20 minutes or until apples and
squash are tender.
Makes 4 servings.
Variation for Microwave
oven: Cut squash into quarters; remove seeds. Place cut side
up in microwaveable dish. Lightly brush with oil; sprinkle with
salt and pepper. Spoon cranberry mixture into squash. Cover with
microwave-safe plastic wrap. Cook on HIGH for 10-15 minutes or
until squash is tender. Let stand for 5 minutes.*
*For smaller microwave
ovens, cook 4 squash quarters at a time for 8 to 10 minutes.
Repeat with remaining squash.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Cal. 238, Total Fat 10grams, Sat. Fat 6grams, Protein 2grams,
Carb. 38grams, Chol. 25mg, Dietary Fiber 7grams, Sugar 16grams,
Vit. A 774RE, Folate 56Ug, Vit. E <1mg, Vit. C 24mg, Sodium
100mg, Pot. 945mg, Iron 1mg, Calcium 46mg, Zinc <1mg
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
