Instant Pot® Sweet Acorn Squash

The Instant Pot® quickly cooks acorn squash in about 25 minutes, preserving its natural sweetness and rich, buttery texture that's perfect for any meal.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 242 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Divide sugar, maple syrup, butter, and cinnamon between both halves of acorn squash.

Step 2

Add 1 cup of water into an electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and place trivet inside. Carefully place squash halves on top of trivet. Lock lid and close pressure valve.

Step 3

Release pressure using the natural-release method, about 7 minutes. Release any remaining pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Unlock lid, carefully remove squash, and serve.

Step 4

Select High pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions. Set the timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.