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The Magical Slow Cooker » Recipes » Side Dishes » How to Cook Acorn Squash in the Slow Cooker

How to Cook Acorn Squash in the Slow Cooker

by Sarah Olson on October 22, 2015 | Updated October 21, 2022 29 Comments

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Fall is upon us! You’ll be amazed how easy acorn squash is to cook in the slow cooker!

2 halves of cooked acorn squash in slow cooker

All my life I’ve seen the Acorn Squash at the store and I really had no idea what to do with them. Acorn squash was 5 for 5 dollars at Fred Meyers this last week.

cut open acorn squash with seeds gutted out on cutting board

I did these Acorn Squash in the slow cooker in a sweet style, they are delicious side for a fall meal. At this point in my 3 years of blogging, I’ve come to realize I will never run out of things to make in my slow cooker.

cut acorn squash with butter and spices on top.

This recipe is just as easy as my Slow Cooker Sweet Potatoes recipe. I almost hate to call this a recipe, it’s that easy. I cut the stem of the acorn squash, then cut it in half, seasoned it with spices, brown sugar, and butter.

2 acorn squash with spice, brown sugar, and melted butter cooked in slow cooker

I added a touch of water to the bottom of the slow cooker to keep it extra moist. For one dollar and a bit of spice, sugar, and butter, this side dish is a winner.

More squash recipes for your slow cooker:

  • Slow Cooker Cinnamon Sugar Butternut Squash
  • Slow Cooker Spaghetti Squash with Turkey Meat Sauce
  • Rosemary Whole Chicken and Butternut Squash
  • Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

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How to make Acorn Squash

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How to make acorn squash in the slow cooker. This sweet and buttery recipe is sure to please!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 149kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 acorn squash
  • 1/8 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
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Instructions:

  • Add the 1/2 cup water to a large oval slow cooker.
  • Cut the squash in half down the middle.
  • Place the acorn squash in the slow cooker flesh up.
  • Sprinkle over the cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar evenly onto the squash. Add a 1 Tbsp. slice of butter in the middle of each acorn squash half.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 3.5 hours without opening the lid while it cooks.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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Recipe Notes:

Nutritional values are approximate. If you require a special diet, please use your own calculations.  Nutritional value are for 1/4 of the recipe.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 149kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 61mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 580IU | Vitamin C: 11.9mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 0.8mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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    Comments

    1. Liz says

      September 27, 2021 at 4:17 pm

      Is there an easy way to cut (raw) acorn squash?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 27, 2021 at 4:54 pm

        I think a long strong knife is best. I often use my bread knife to do it.

        Reply
      • Anonymous says

        November 24, 2022 at 9:39 pm

        Microwave it for 1 minute. This softens the shell to cut more easily.

        Reply
    2. Robbie Bates says

      October 22, 2020 at 10:57 pm

      First time trying acorn squash!! My husband & I are on a low carb diet so I’m going to use the crock pot. I cut it in half, covered the inside with real melted butter. Sprinkled with cinnamon & sugar free syrup. Added water to the bottom, put it on low & crossed my fingers! Hope to fall in love with this squash like all the others!

      Reply
    3. Susan Steinhofer says

      July 25, 2020 at 11:45 pm

      It is July and still 80 degrees outside with extremely high humidity at 1:40 a.m. I have 2 acorn squash. Am i tirning on the oven? Heck no! Thanks sooo much for this recipe! All my cooking will be in the crockpot!

      Reply
    4. elaine stenzel says

      November 14, 2019 at 1:07 pm

      5 stars
      AFTER BAKING MY ACORN SQUASH IN THE OVEN,I LET IT COOL SCOOP OUT THE SQUASH AND PUT IT IN THE SLOW COOKER TOP IT OFF WITH BUTTER ,BROWN SUGAR AND SYRUP AND A LITTLE AMARETTO TURN IT ON LOW,AND FINISH THE REST OF MY THANKSGIVING PREPARATIONS..

      Reply
      • Michelle says

        November 23, 2019 at 5:16 pm

        Hi Elaine,
        Would you mind sharing exactly how you made this, please?
        I am doing Thanksgiving at my 95 yr old MIL’s house and need the oven for the turkey. I am also fixing stuffing/dressing and mashed potatoes (of course), with cranberry relish and sauce for both vegans and meat-eaters and will have limited access to an oven to roast my acorns.(My niece is also bringing 2 casseroles that will need the oven to reheat!)
        I might just need to use your recipe to make my acorn squash happen. I usually roast in oven for an hours with sugar-free maple syrup for 4 of us who are diabetic.
        I do have a crock pot and a Ninja multi cooker but have done acorns in them…
        Thank you so much!!
        Happy Thanksgiving!
        Michelle

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