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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