Enjoy a sweet and savory dish with this Instant Pot Sweet Acorn Squash recipe. The combination of brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter creates a delightful flavor that complements the natural sweetness of the acorn squash. This recipe is perfect for a cozy fall or winter meal.
Ingredients
- 2 acorn squash, halved and seeded
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter, diced
- 1 cup water
Directions
- Place the trivet in the Instant Pot and add 1 cup of water.
- In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Divide the brown sugar mixture evenly among the squash halves.
- Place a few pieces of butter on top of each squash half.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and set to Manual for 7 minutes on high pressure.
- Once done, do a quick pressure release and carefully remove the squash halves.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Acorn squash is a good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, and fiber.
This recipe can be easily customized by adding nuts or dried fruits to the filling.
Instant Pot cooking helps retain the nutrients and flavor of the acorn squash.