Ginger Squash

Looking for a distinctive side dish? Then check out this ginger flavored acorn squash slow cooked with a hint of sherry. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated January 11, 2011

Ingredients

small acorn squash (3/4 lb each)

1/4

cup water

1/4

cup butter or margarine, melted

1/4

cup packed brown sugar

1 1/2

teaspoons ground ginger

1/4

teaspoon salt

tablespoons dry sherry or apple juice

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1

Cut squash in half crosswise; remove seeds and membranes.
2

Pour water into 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Place squash halves, cut sides up, in cooker. (It may be necessary to stack squash halves in cooker so they fit, but they still will cook evenly.)
3

In small bowl, mix remaining ingredients; spoon into squash.
4

Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 to 4 hours.