Stuffed Acorn Squash Rings With Apples And Craisins [PERFECT THANKSGIVING APPETIZER]

craisins

🥗Healthier: dried cherries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried cherries add a tart flavor, while raisins are often less expensive.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans provide a similar texture and taste, while sunflower seeds are more budget-friendly.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while white sugar is usually cheaper.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener, while agave syrup can be less expensive.

Cut the top off each acorn squash and wash them thoroughly with a brush to remove dirt.

Cut the acorn squash into rings, about three-quarters of the way through, and scoop out the seeds.

Heat a couple of tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the diced onion.

Sauté the onion until browned, which will take a little while to sweeten it.

Add the diced apples to the skillet and cook for about 1-1.5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, craisins, and apple juice to the skillet, breaking up the brown sugar.

Cook the mixture for about 5-10 minutes until it reduces into a syrupy consistency, adding a half teaspoon of salt to enhance the flavor.

Place the acorn squash rings on a parchment-lined baking tray and spoon the apple mixture on top of each ring.

Cover the tray with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for about 20 minutes.

After 20 minutes, uncover the squash and check for tenderness by inserting a fork.

Continue baking uncovered for an additional 10-15 minutes until the squash is tender and easily pierced with a fork.

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