Recipes Cheeky Cherry Acorn Squash 4.8 (10) 6 Reviews 3 Photos Oven-roasted acorn squash, tossed with freshly grated nutmeg, topped with an 'oh-so-sweet & tangy' cherry-cranberry brandy sauce... all finished with lightly-toasted, cinnamon-almond slivers. Using Swanson® Unsalted Chicken Stock brings the sauce together without the added sodium! The smell alone of this dish will bring home the holidays. Recipe by Jaana Smith Bauman Published on August 3, 2015 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 3 3 3 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 8 ounces fresh or frozen cherries, pitted 2 teaspoons white sugar Squash: 1 acorn squash - cut in half lengthwise, peeled, seeded and cut into 12 wedges 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons sliced almonds ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Cherry Sauce: 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil 1 ounce brandy ½ cup Swanson® Unsalted Chicken Stock 1 teaspoon minced dried orange peel ¼ cup dried cranberries 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small pieces ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 sprig fresh mint Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place cherries in a bowl; stir in sugar. Set aside. Mix 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper together in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Place acorn wedges into bag; shake to evenly coat with oil and spices. Place slices in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes; turn wedges. Continue to bake until golden brown, about 20 additional minutes. Meanwhile, heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sliced almonds and toast until fragrant, shaking pan to flip almonds, 1 or 2 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Transfer almonds to a bowl; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Heat 1 teaspoon grapeseed oil in the same saucepan over medium heat; slowly add cherry/sugar mix. Heat through over medium heat. Remove from heat and carefully add brandy. Place pan back on heat and simmer until nearly all the liquid has evaporated, stirring frequently, about 4 minutes. Add chicken broth, orange peel, and dried cranberries. Bring to a simmer and reduce again by half, stirring frequently, 5 to 7 minutes. Add cold, sliced butter and vanilla. Swirl pan until butter melts. Place acorn slices on a serving plate; pour cherry sauce over squash, and sprinkle with toasted almonds. Garnish with a mint sprig. Tips Allstars are loyal Allrecipes community members, selected to be brand ambassadors based on onsite participation, interest, and commitment. Allstars may be compensated for their participation in the Allrecipes Allstar program. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 291 Calories 16g Fat 33g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 291 % Daily Value * Total Fat 16g 21% Saturated Fat 5g 24% Cholesterol 15mg 5% Sodium 207mg 9% Total Carbohydrate 33g 12% Dietary Fiber 5g 16% Total Sugars 18g Protein 3g Vitamin C 21mg 103% Calcium 73mg 6% Iron 1mg 8% Potassium 595mg 13% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved