Acorn Squash
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Acorn Squash

Acorn squash is a mildly sweet squash with orange flesh and green-black skin. There are also varieties with white or gold skin. It has heavy ribbing and is acorn-shaped.

Sold by the pound at farm stands. Typically available from September through October.

Are you looking for a large quantity of acorn squash? You can preorder them by the bushel. Bulk produce preorders are typically available in late September and October.

When this product is in season, it can be purchased at Untiedt's Farm Stands. We harvest by hand and deliver to our Farm Stands daily.

Availability is dependent on weather conditions and overall supply. Not all products are available on all days at all Farm Stand locations.

Daily market prices vary.

See our recipes for Acorn Squash >>

To bake, slice in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds, and place face down on cookie sheet. Add 1/2 inch of water to pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes to an hour until shells are soft and starting to collapse. Remove from shells, and fill with butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, seasoning or fillings.

Store in a cool, dry, dark place at around 50 degrees, but make sure they do not freeze. Under the best conditions, they should keep for 3-4 months. They get sweeter in storage as the starch converts to sugar. Once cut, you can wrap them in plastic and store them in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days.

To freeze, simply cook squash and mash or puree it. Then pour it into ice cube trays and freeze. Pop the frozen cubes into freezer Ziplock bags.