Make an acorn squash the easy way by using your 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.
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.
Other side dish recipes that you might like:
- No Boil Crockpot Mac and Cheese
- Cheesy Butternut Squash Casserole
- Easy Carrot Souffle
- Copycat Cracker Barrel Carrots in the Crockpot
How to make an acorn squash in your crockpot
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.
Jen
Never done anything with an acorn squash, but sounds tasty! Sounds like a healthy alternative to a bunch of other common sides