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Baked acorn squash with a cranberry-walnut filling is perfect for the holidays.
4 servings
SERVINGS
Ingredients
- 2 small acorn squash, cut in half, seeds removed
- 2 cups whole cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons melted shortening
- Dash of pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
Directions
- Place a steamer rack inside a stockpot, and add water to just below the rack. Bring water to a boil. Place squash halves on rack and steam until tender, about 30 minutes. Place squash, cut side up, on a baking pan and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine cranberry sauce, shortening, pepper, and cinnamon; mix well. Stir in walnuts. Spoon mixture into hollow of squash halves. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cranberry mixture is heated through.
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