Maple-Glazed Acorn Squash with Crispy Apple Slices

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Roasted squash filled with sweet-tart apple crunch, a vibrant side that feels like autumn playtime. This American-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs acorn squash, apples, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 American cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut 2 acorn squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds, and place cut-side down on a baking sheet.
  2. Step 2: Dice 2 apples into 1/4-inch cubes. Toss with 3 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp butter, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until evenly coated.
  3. Step 3: Fill each squash half with the apple mixture, then roast for 30 minutes until squash is tender and edges are caramelized. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

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