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Lazy Slow Cooker Acorn Squash
"Delicious and wholesome slow cooker acorn squash is an easy addition to any meal! Tender and sweet roasted acorn squash halves filled with tasty dried cranberries. Acorn squash is winter vegetable that generally appears in the market in early fall through late winter. It has a very thick skin, similar to pumpkin, making it a great squash to store for a longer period of time. An especially good trait if you want to buy it but aren't really sure when it will fit into your cooking rotation. Is it slightly sweet with a typical squash consistency when cooked. And like some other thick skin squash, it contains large seeds in its belly. You will love the flavor of the amazing squash dish! "
Serves2 Servings
Preparation Time10 min
Slow Cooker Time LOW4 hr
Cooking MethodSlow Cooker
Cooking Vessel Size3 quart
Ingredients
- 1 Acorn squash
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 1 cup Crushed nuts (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Butter (or non-dairy equivalent)
- 2 bags Brown sugar (or brown sugar alternative)
- Cinnamon