Instant Pot Sweet Acorn Squash

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The Instant Pot makes cooking sweet acorn squash incredibly fast, in about 25 minutes. This recipe proves that it is the perfect way to make sweet acorn squash as a side dish to any meal.

Submitted by bdweld
Updated on March 26, 2025
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
2
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1 medium acorn squash, halved and seeded

Directions

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

  2. Add 1 cup water to a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot); place trivet in bottom of the Pot. Carefully place squash halves onto trivet. Close and lock the lid.

  3. 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.

  4. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Release any remaining pressure using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions. Unlock and remove lid. Carefully remove squash; serve.

38 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

242 Calories
6g Fat
50g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 242
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 53mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 30g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 24mg 26%
Calcium 103mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 811mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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