I kept seeing cans of apple pie filling at Dollar Tree and knew I wanted to make something with it... This Acorn Squash with Apple Pie Filling was a fun side dish. And if you get lucky and find the squash at your local garden center for $1, well, happy fall! (Actually, Aldi had it for $1.15, that's not bad either:@) This would be perfect with some pan fried ham or kielbasa, add a slice of buttered bread and dinner is served. I've seen baked squash stuffed with apples, I like the idea of serving the apples on the side so folks can help themselves, making this a four serving side dish.
I added my pumpkin label because (well, it's squash:@),
and I added pumpkin spice to both the apples and squash.
Another addition that sounds good, a handful of raisins.
Acorn Squash with Apple Pie Filling
- Cut squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds.
- Place cut side down in baking dish (can place on parchment paper for easier clean-up if desired).
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove from oven.
- Carefully flip squash cut side up. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and dust with pumpkin spice.
- Return to oven for 20-25 minutes, check for doneness. It's ready to eat when flesh is tender.
- Stir 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice into 21 oz can of apple pie filling. (Want to up the flavor and add more spice? You know your crowd:@) Heat apples on stove or in microwave.
- Cut squash into quarters, serve with apples at table.
Eat well and have a happy day:@)
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Tis the season for acorn squash! Great idea to pair with apple pie filling and pumpkin spice!
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That sounds really good!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great side dish! I recently fixed acorn squash with some maple syrup and stuffed with cooked sausage to make a meal. Don’t we love Fall flavors?
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