Glazed Acorn
Glazed Acorn Squash Recipe
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This absolutely fantastic recipe for glazed acorn squash, is not only easy, it is also quick cooking due to the squash being halved. Simply seasoned with cinnamon and nutmeg, sweet sugared carmelaized apples are served on top. An oven baked, fruit and acorn squash recipe that is a great side dish to any meal.
Prep Time: 20 mins |
Ingredients
1 x halved and quartered acorn squash
4 Tbsp. butter – (60ml)
1 x salt and Pepper
1/4 c. raisins – (60ml)
Brandy to cover
1/4 c. brown sugar – (60ml)
1/2 tsp nutmeg – (2.5ml)
2 x peeled, cored and thinly sliced Golden brown Delicious apples
Directions
Step 1:Preheat oven to 450 F – (225 C). Place the raisins in a bowl and submerge in brandy. Let the raisins soak for a minimum of 20 min
Step 2:Halve the acorn squash and then quarter it. Using a paring knife remove the seeds and scruff, then separate the melon from the rind much as you would do with a slice of melon. Place each quarter squash on a piece of tin foil. Generously lather the squash quarters in 2 Tbsp. of room temp butter, a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg and take to the oven to bake till soft and tender. Place a quarter on top of its rind on a plate and position them beside the stove top for easy access.
Step 3:Heat the remainder of the butter in a skillet. Add in brown sugar and nutmeg. When the sugar has melted, add in the apple slices. Turn the heat to low and slowly cook the apples till they are caramelized.
Step 4:Add in the raisins and brandy and flambe. Before the flames die, carefully spoon some sugared apple; brandy/raising sauce on top of each quarter of roasted squash.
Calico Squash Casserole
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Calico Squash Casserole – Squash and every other vegetable you can imagine make this incredibly healthy casserole. Quick, easy, and positively loaded with vitamins and nutrients. Try it with a warmed up dinner roll, if you think you’ll have room.
Prep Time: 15 mins |
Ingredients to make Calico Squash Casserole
1 lb Yellow squash,sliced
1/2 lb Zucchini,sliced
1 c water
1/2 c Onion,chopped
1/4 c Green pepper,chopped
3 tb Green onion,chopped
1/4 c Butter or margarine,melted,divided
1 c Herb-seasoned stuffing mix
1 ea 10-3/4 ounce cream of mushroom soup,undiluted
1 ea 8 ounce can water chestnuts,drained,chopped
1/2 c Plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 c Pimiento,chopped
1 lg Carrot,grated
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
Directions to make Calico Squash Casserole
Step 1:Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until squash is just tender. Drain and set aside.
Step 2:Saute onion, green pepper, and green onions in 1 tablespoon butter until tender; set aside.
Step 3:Combine stuffing mix and remaining 3 tablespoons butter in a large bowl; reserve 1/3 cup mixture.
Step 4:Combine squash mixture, onion mixture, soup, and remaining ingredients; spoon mixture into a lightly greased 12 x 8 x 2 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with reserved stuffing mixture. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until casserole is thoroughly heated.
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