Cranberry Sauce for Acorn Squash Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Cranberry Sauce for Acorn Squash Recipe). This recipe has been passed around the family for years. A pretty cranberry sauce replaces plain brown sugar as a topping for acorn squash. The squash may be cooked more quickly in the microwave by cooking it on high 5 minutes, cutting it in half, removing the seeds and cooking another 5 minutes, or until tender.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 50 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Cranberry Sauce for Acorn Squash Recipe

Ingredients

2 acorn squash

halved and seeded

½ cup brown sugar

½ cup white sugar

¾ cup water

1 (12 ounce) package cranberries

½ cup port wine

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 2

On a medium baking sheet place the squash halves cut side up. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes or until tender.

Step 3

In a medium saucepan mix the brown sugar white sugar and water. Bring to a boil reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.

Step 4

Mix the cranberries and port into the saucepan. Cook until the cranberriess begin to burst about 5 minutes. Spoon the cranberries into the squash halves and serve.

Nutritional Information

Cranberry Sauce for Acorn Squash Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 328.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.4g 5%

Carbohydrates: 79.9g 26%

Dietary Fiber: 7.6g 31%

Sugars: 51.7g

Fat: 0.4g 1%

Saturated Fat: 0.1g

Vitamin A Iu: 967.9IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.4mg 18%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 29%

Vitamin C: 38.7mg 65%

Folate: 43.8mcg 11%

Calcium: 106.9mg 11%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 89.9mg 32%

Potassium: 992.5mg 28%

Sodium: 15.7mg 1%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 38%

Calories From Fat: 3.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.