Acorn Squash Equivalents, Measures, and Substitutions

Acorn Squash Equivalents, Measures, and Substitutions

Most winter squash, including pumpkin, buttercup, and butternut, can be used interchangably in recipes. Need to know how much acorn squash to use in your recipes? Here are some equivalents.

• 1/3 to 1/2 pound raw unpeeled squash = 1 serving
• 1 pound peeled squash = 1 cup cooked, mashed
• 2-1/2 pounds whole squash = 2-3/4 to 3 cups pureed
• 1 pound trimmed squash = 2 cups cooked pieces
• 1 pound squash = 2 to 3 servings
• 12 ounces frozen squash = 1-1/2 cups

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• Acorn Squash Cooking Tips
• Acorn Squash Equivalents, Measures, and Substitutions
• Acorn Squash History
• Acorn Squash Recipes
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