Name: Acorn Squash With Pineapple
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 large acorn squash; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ginger; 1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained

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ingredients

1 large acorn squash
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
¹⁄₂ teaspoon allspice
¹⁄₂ teaspoon ginger
¹⁄₂ cup canned crushed pineapple, drained

directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cut squash in half and remove seeds.
Place each half, cut-side down on a nonstick baking sheet.
Bake for 45 to 60 minutes until soft and tender.
Meanwhile mix pineapple with spices and set aside.
Now place squash into a baking dish.
Divide pineapple mixture in half and place inside squash cavity.
Return to oven and bake 5 more minutes or until pineapple mixture bubbles.
Serve hot.
You may want to try half the amount of spices first, then add the rest if needed.

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review by Spencer 2

12/5/2011

Sorry, I did not care for this recipe. The flavors did not mix well and ended up quite bitter. I think some brown sugar and/ or butter may have made a big difference. After trying several bites, I ended up scraping away the pineapple and just eating plain squash.

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review by PaulaG

11/1/2007

This was prepared in the microwave, filled with fresh pineapple mixed with 1 teaspoon of spices and then placed in the oven for a few minutes. It is a nice approach to preparing squash. I do think I would like it better with a touch of brown sugar and maybe some chopped nuts.

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review by Kathy

5/4/2005

Excellent! I followed the other reviewers suggestions and halved the spices and double the pineapple. I had this as a main dish for dinner last night while DH was at a biz meeting. Just right for a light dinner, and I can have the other half for lunch today. I may add some raisins or dried fruit that I have left over from another dish. Very enjoyable and easy to make. Thanks!

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review by ladypit

4/7/2005

WAY too much spice. I should have heeded Jenny's advice and halved it at least. I will probably make it again and reduce the spice to a half or a third. A really great idea for a lowfat healthy treat that just needs some tweaking. Thanks for posting.

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