Autumn Baked Acorn Squash Recipe

Ingredients for Autumn Baked Acorn Squash

• 1 medium acorn squash (about 1.5 pounds)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• Ground Cinnamon
• Tart Apple
• Sweet Apple
• Fresh Cranberries
• Pecan Halves

How to Make Autumn Baked Acorn Squash

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut one medium acorn squash in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds and stringy pulp using a spoon.
3. Slice a thin (about 1/4 inch) piece off the bottom of each squash half to create a stable base for even baking.
4. Place the squash halves cut-side up in a baking dish.
5. Core and thinly slice 1 medium apple (about 1 cup sliced).
6. Arrange apple slices in the cavity of each squash half.
7. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of honey over the apple slices.
8. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon evenly over the apples and the edges of the squash.
9. Top apple slices with 1/2 cup fresh or dried cranberries and 1/4 cup chopped pecans.
10. Dot each squash half with 1 tablespoon of butter.
11. Bake for 75-90 minutes, or until the squash is easily pierced with a fork and tender.