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Slow Cooker Squash with Acorn Squash (Or Apples)
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serves/makes:
ready in:
2-5 hrs
2-5 hrs
ingredients
1 medium butternut squash
1 large acorn squash
OR
4 apples
1/4 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
directions
Cut squash in half, remove seeds and soft pulp and peel. (Here's a trick for peeling squash. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces; use a sharp knife to thinly cut off peel side of piece).
Toss squash in butter. Combine the sugar, flour, salt and cinnamon. Toss squash in flour mixture. Pour into greased crock pot. Cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours, or until squash is tender.
Serve warm or cold, with milk or ice cream.
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