Apricot-Ginger Acorn Squash

Total Time:Prep: 10 min. Bake: 1 hour

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jan. 07, 2023

Sweet and savory flavors come together in this dish that will make a squash lover out of anyone. It’s a treat—but has hardly any butter, and low sodium. For less sugar, we like to use all-fruit apricot preserves. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

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Apricot-Ginger Acorn Squash

Yield:2 servings
Prep:10 min
Cook:1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1 small acorn squash
  • 2 tablespoons apricot preserves
  • 4 teaspoons butter, melted
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Cut squash lengthwise in half; remove seeds. Cut a thin slice from bottoms to level if desired. Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish, cut side up.
  2. Mix remaining ingredients; spoon over squash. Bake, covered, 45 minutes. Uncover; bake until tender, 15-20 minutes.
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