Instant Pot Acorn Squash: The Easiest And Quickest Acorn Squash Recipe

Are you looking for a sweet, nutritious snack just in time for fall? This Instant Pot Buttery Acorn Squash is a delectable treat that will have your tastebuds craving more.

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Cooking Acorn Squash

This recipe is made with brown, sugar, dates, and pecans, and we all know how delicious they are. But, what about squash? What is squash and does it taste good?

Some people consider squash a vegetable because it’s found next to other vegetables in the produce section. However, squash is actually a fruit because it contains seeds. Just like a tomato is actually a fruit, but we all think it’s a vegetable. There are many different varieties of squash, but this recipe calls for acorn squash.

What is Acorn Squash?

Acorn squash is small and shaped kind of like an acorn. Acorn squash has a smooth, sweet, and nutty flavor, but can be stringy sometimes. So, to answer the question as to whether squash tastes good; acorn squash tastes sweet and delicious if you like sweet stuff.

Prep time- 5 minutes

Cooking time- (7 minutes to come to pressure, 5 minutes cooking time, 5 natural pressure release time)

Instant Pot Acorn Squash Ingredients 

• 1 acorn squash, halved
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup butter, unsalted
• ½ cup dates, chopped
• ½ cup pecans, chopped

How To Cook Acorn Squash In Instant Pot

Add 1 cups of water to the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Cut acorn squash in half and scoop out seeds. Put the acorn squash into an Instant Pot safe baking pan.

Mix brown sugar, dates, and pecans in a bowl. 

Divide the mixture between each acorn squash half.

Cut butter into small pieces and put over the top of the filling.

Close lid and set for a manual high-pressure cooking time of 5 minutes. Allow for a natural pressure release for an additional 5 minutes when the cooking time has finished.

Vent any remaining pressure.

Cut each squash half into 2 pieces.

Serve and enjoy. Makes 4 servings.

This Instant Pot Buttery Acorn Squash tastes much like a dessert, but it’s a much healthier option. If you are looking for more dessert ideas, here are 31 Instant Pot Dessert Recipes to Try.

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