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Instant Pot Acorn Squash

Acorn squash is one of the best winter squashes, healthy and full of warm flavors. Here's how to make acorn squash in the instant pot!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 medium acorn squash
  • dash of sea salt

Instructions
 

  • To cook acorn squash in the instant pot, start by cutting it in half, and scoop out the seeds with a spoon. Then, cover each acorn squash half in half of the sugar, maple syrup, butter, and cinnamon.
  • Add 1 cup of water into your Instant Pot (or another electric pressure cooker), and place trivet inside. Place the squash halves on top of the trivet. Lock the lid, closer pressure valve.
  • Choose high pressure, using the Instant Pot instructions, and set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to increase.
  • Release pressure with the natural-release method, around 7 minutes. Release any remaining pressure, using the manufacturer's instructions. Unlock the lid, remove the squash, and enjoy!