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Home » 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 March 31, 2021 26 Comments

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close up of acorn squash in slow cooker with butter and spices on top.

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 Summer Minestrone

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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
Keyword: acorn squash
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
US Customary – Metric

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:

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
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    Filed Under: Holidays, Side Dishes Tagged With: acorn, Crock pot, crockpot, fall, side dish, slow cooker, squash, sweet

    Comments

    1. 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
    2. 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
    3. 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..

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      • 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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    4. Anonymous says

      September 3, 2018 at 9:30 am

      ONe of my favorite recipes. FOr Thanksgiving is Acorn squash stuffed with creamed pearl onions.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 3, 2018 at 5:34 pm

        Sounds really good. I will try to remember to make that!

        Reply
    5. Marty says

      September 3, 2018 at 7:51 am

      For those who don’t know- the skin is totally edible and good.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 3, 2018 at 5:34 pm

        Great to know, thank you. I will try it next time.

        Reply
    6. S Farlow says

      September 1, 2018 at 5:21 pm

      Might want to update the direction to say “flesh side down” 🙂

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        September 2, 2018 at 4:29 pm

        Skin side down, so flesh side up? I think it’s right.

        Reply
    7. Kari says

      November 12, 2017 at 6:13 am

      Thank you for a simple yummy recipe! We love butter & brown sugar, but also love it with coconut oil and salt & pepper!

      Reply
    8. Ken B says

      November 5, 2017 at 7:23 pm

      This works great! We cracked an egg into each half for the last few minutes, to add protein. Silky smooth poached eggs in an acorn squash, topped with cheese. The sweet, savory, and cheesy together were a hit.

      Reply
    9. Jay Tea says

      November 2, 2017 at 11:24 am

      I do the same with cubed butternut squash! With a little Maple Syrup!

      Reply
    10. amykurlandksc says

      October 3, 2017 at 10:19 am

      Thank you! I was looking for something simple like this.

      Reply
    11. Peg Gurley says

      October 22, 2016 at 5:16 pm

      I love simple and easy when it comes to recipes…they are usually the best as far as taste, too.

      Reply
    12. Mary says

      November 17, 2015 at 6:47 pm

      Yum! I love acorn squash! I can’t wait to make it in the slow cooker.

      Reply
    13. Paul Baptista Sr says

      October 31, 2015 at 7:48 pm

      I also am addicted to acorn squash. I have never made it in my slow-cooker, but I will now. How about “stuffed acorn squash”? I used to have a delicious recipe, I lost it when my home burned. Does anyone have a good recipe for stuffed acorn squash? Thanks

      Reply
      • dragonlaurel says

        July 14, 2016 at 10:16 am

        I usually cut it in half, scoop the seeds (then roast them later like pumpkin seeds), then steam it, The slow cooker should work fine for this too.
        Stand them up in the pot so the filling doesn’t fall out. You will have to prop them up against each other .
        I’ve used commercially made bread cube stuffing and filled the squash to the top. The flavors complement each other well.
        Or mix rice (or millet) with water, butter, a bit of thyme and sage and use that to fill them. Sorry there are no precise measurements with this, but it was just an experiment I did before, that worked.

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      • Tammy Apple says

        September 30, 2019 at 6:01 am

        I am going to make stuffed acorn squash tonight. I am cooking the squash in the slow cooker, but am going to make the stuffing on the stove top when I get home from work. I’m making a wild-rice pilaf with onions, cranberries, celery, and almonds. I’m going to serve the pilaf in the squash to be fall fancy!

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        • Sarah Olson says

          September 30, 2019 at 9:30 am

          Sounds amazing Tammy!

          Reply
    14. Grandma Kc says

      October 26, 2015 at 12:17 pm

      I just love acorn squash and that is how I cook it in the oven. Never thought to do it in the slow cooker — great idea! Thank you!

      Reply
    15. Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says

      October 25, 2015 at 5:46 pm

      This looks like such an amazing and easy recipe! Can’t wait to try it!

      Reply
    16. reneeskitchenadventures says

      October 24, 2015 at 5:28 pm

      Love this idea! Can you believe I have never made acorn squash? I’ve made almost all the others and am a big fan. I need to try this soon!

      Reply
      • Lizzie Kenneally Oddy says

        September 4, 2018 at 11:10 am

        ITS SO GOOD.

        Reply
    17. Michele @ Flavor Mosaic says

      October 23, 2015 at 4:48 pm

      Acorn squash with butter and brown sugar was a special treat around Thanksgiving when I was a kid. I need to try this in the slow cooker! That is a great idea.

      Reply
    18. Erica (@Erica's Recipes) says

      October 23, 2015 at 3:34 pm

      I really want to try this! I have made acorn squash a couple times in the oven, and I don’t get it to cook through right. So I think in the moist environment of the slow cooker, I will have a better result. Sounds delicious, can’t wait to try!

      Reply

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