Instant Pot® Sweet Acorn Squash

Instant Pot® Sweet Acorn Squash

A perfect way to make a sweetened acorn squash to serve up as a side dish to any meal. This sweet acorn squash cooks up in 25 minutes using an electric pressure cooker.

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Step 2
Divide sugar, maple syrup, butter, and cinnamon between both halves of acorn squash.
Step 3
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 4
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.
Instant Pot® Sweet Acorn Squash
Instant Pot® Sweet Acorn Squash
Instant Pot® Sweet Acorn Squash
Instant Pot® Sweet Acorn Squash

Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (Optional)

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