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Juicy stuffed acorn squash filled with maple-cinnamon apples, topped with pecans and pumpkin seeds.
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Stuffed Acorn Squash with Maple-Cinnamon Apples, Pecans, and Pumpkin Seeds

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A cozy and flavorful dish combining roasted acorn squash with sweet cinnamon apples, crunchy pecans, and pumpkin seeds, drizzled with maple syrup.

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 2 medium acorn squash
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Nuts and Seeds

  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Filling

  • 3 large apples (cored, peeled, and cubed)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut acorn squash in half and scoop out seeds. Brush with olive oil and bake for 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook apples with butter, maple syrup, and cinnamon until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix pecans and pumpkin seeds with maple syrup and cinnamon.
  • Stuff the roasted squash with cinnamon apples, then top with pecan and seed mixture.
  • Return to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle with a little more cinnamon before serving.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Acorn Squash