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How to make an acorn squash in your crockpot

Published: Feb 5, 2020 · Modified: Apr 14, 2023 by Audrey · This post may contain affiliate links

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Make an acorn squash the easy way by using your crockpot!

Acorn Squash in the crockpot

Have you ever made an acorn squash in your crockpot? I love making acorn squash in my crockpot! It’s so easy and it really helps me make sure that my kids get their veggies in. I absolutely love my crockpot and find it’s such a useful tool in the kitchen. I also love making acorn squash in my slow cooker because it makes my entire house smell amazing!

Nothing says fall like a variety of squash. One of my favorites is acorn squash although I don’t think acorn squash always gets as much attention as butternut squash. I love to make this recipe for Thanksgiving. Using your crockpot during holiday meals is awesome because it can free up some much needed room in your oven.

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  • How to make an acorn squash in your crockpot

🥣 Ingredients needed

  • Acorn squash: You’ll need a whole acorn squash sliced in half.
  • Brown sugar and maple syrup: To sweeten the acorn squash.
  • Cinnamon and nutmeg: To give the acorn squash some spice.
  • Water: For the crockpot.

⏲️ How to make

Begin by spraying your slow cooker with non-stick spray.

Remove the stem and then slice your acorn squash in half and remove the seeds in the middle.

Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, and two tablespoons of maple syrup and two tablespoons of brown sugar to the squash.

Add the ¼ cup of water to the bottom of your slow cooker to prevent any syrup or sugar from burning.

Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or until the squash is no longer firm.

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If you tried this Crockpot Acorn Squash or any other recipe on my site, please leave a ⭐ rating and let me know how it goes in the 📝 comments below. I would love to hear from you!

Acorn Squash in the crockpot

How to make an acorn squash in your crockpot

Audrey
Make an acorn squash the easy way by using your crockpot!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 6 hours hrs
Total Time 6 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 97 kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole acorn squash stem removed and slice in half
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ cup water

Instructions
 

  • Begin by spraying your slow cooker with non-stick spray.
  • Remove the stem and then slice your acorn squash in half and remove the seeds in the middle.
  • Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, and two tablespoons of maple syrup and two tablespoons of brown sugar to the squash.
  • Add the ¼ cup of water to the bottom of your slow cooker to prevent any syrup or sugar from burning.
  • Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or until the squash is no longer firm.

Notes

Nutritional information is an estimate only.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 33mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Jen says

    February 06, 2020 at 10:18 am

    Never done anything with an acorn squash, but sounds tasty! Sounds like a healthy alternative to a bunch of other common sides

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