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How to make an acorn squash in your crockpot
Make an acorn squash the easy way by using your crockpot!
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
Author:
Audrey
Cost:
$5
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:
1
serving
|
Calories:
97
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
13
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
1
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
3
mg
|
Potassium:
33
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
12
g
|
Vitamin A:
2
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
19
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg