How do you make Squash Bowls?!
Answers: my mom wants to know how! She saw squash bowls on a commercial but she dont knw how
Kirsten,
Cut the acorn squash in half. Scoop out the seeds and salt very lightly. Bake in the oven with a little water in the bottom of the dish. In the meantime mix together 1/4 c. butter with about 1/2 c. brown sugar, 1/3 c. applesauce, and a small can of crushed pineapple-heated in a small pot. When the acorn squash is done (in about 45 minutes, invert the squash, and pour the fruit sauce in. I know she'll love it! Kinda like your grandma's recipe! But here's one that's a video http://video.about.com/southernfood/Bake...
Par boil a whole squash for about 7 - 10 minutes depending on the size. Let it cool then cut it in half and scoop out all the insides, then fill it with whatever you like. I like sausage, mushrooms , one egg well beaten , oregano, salt and pepper and breadcrumbs and sprinkle a little chees on top. then bake just long enough to melt the cheese.
Baked Acorn Squash Ingredients
You will need:
1 acorn squash
1 tablspoon butter
2 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoon maple syrup
a dash of salt
Choosing and Storing Acorn Squash
First wash the squash. Chose an acorn squash that has a deep-colored rind without any blemishes or mold. The squash should feel heavy for its size. Keep uncut squash in a cool, dark place.
Cutting and Cooking Acorn Squash
With a sharp knife, cut the squash in half. The rind is very thick, so expect resistance and be careful with the knife. Turn the squash and cut all the way around. With a spoon or an ice cream scoop, remove the seeds. Acorn squash can be baked, steamed, or simmered. Today we are going to bake the squash.
Bake the Acorn Squash
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. With a small knife, make small cuts on the inside of each half of the squash. Place the squash in a baking pan, with the cut side facing up. Next, add about 1/4 inch of water to the bottom of the baking pan. This will help prevent the skin from burning and the flesh from drying out.
Season the Squash
Next we season the squash. I'm going to use 2 tsp of maple syrup, 1 tbsp of butter, and 2 tsp of brown sugar to sweeten the squash. With a fork, pick up half tbsp of butter and press it along the inside of the squash. Next add a tbsp of brown sugar and spread it all along the inside of the half. Do this for both halves. Then take the maple syrup and pour it over both of the pieces.
Bake Again
Put the pan in the oven and bake for about an hour until the squash is very soft. Carefully remove the squash from oven. Pour the syrup from inside the squash over the sides. Let them slightly cool before serving.
You can eat it right out of the shell, or spoon it out into a bowl and serve. Mash the squash with a fork and enjoy.
Hope this helps.....
1 acorn squash
1 tablspoon butter
2 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoon maple syrup
a dash of salt
Choosing and Storing Acorn Squash
First wash the squash. Chose an acorn squash that has a deep-colored rind without any blemishes or mold. The squash should feel heavy for its size. Keep uncut squash in a cool, dark place.
Cutting and Cooking Acorn Squash
With a sharp knife, cut the squash in half. The rind is very thick, so expect resistance and be careful with the knife. Turn the squash and cut all the way around. With a spoon or an ice cream scoop, remove the seeds. Acorn squash can be baked, steamed, or simmered. Today we are going to bake the squash.
Bake the Acorn Squash
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. With a small knife, make small cuts on the inside of each half of the squash. Place the squash in a baking pan, with the cut side facing up. Next, add about 1/4 inch of water to the bottom of the baking pan. This will help prevent the skin from burning and the flesh from drying out.
Season the Squash
Next we season the squash. I'm going to use 2 tsp of maple syrup, 1 tbsp of butter, and 2 tsp of brown sugar to sweeten the squash. With a fork, pick up half tbsp of butter and press it along the inside of the squash. Next add a tbsp of brown sugar and spread it all along the inside of the half. Do this for both halves. Then take the maple syrup and pour it over both of the pieces.
Bake Again
Put the pan in the oven and bake for about an hour until the squash is very soft. Carefully remove the squash from oven. Pour the syrup from inside the squash over the sides. Let them slightly cool before serving.
You can eat it right out of the shell, or spoon it out into a bowl and serve. Mash the squash with a fork and enjoy.