Sous Vide Acorn Squash Puree Recipe

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Acorn squash has a great flavor combination of sweet, nutty, and buttery, then when you combine it with some spices and maple syrup, they really intensifies the flavor. Making sous vide acorn squash holds in more moisture while still fully tenderizing it, resulting in a perfect texture for a puree. I love to serve this with roasted meat, rich sausages, or even with turkey for a lighter dish.

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The timing doesn't matter nearly as much in this recipe because you will be pureeing it. I usually let it go 1 to 2 hours until it's easy to squeeze through the bag.

You can learn more about sous vide squash from my how to sous vide acorn squash article or discover more sous vide vegetable options to try.

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Sous Vide Acorn Squash Puree Recipe

  • Published: September 14, 2020
  • By Jason Logsdon
  • Cooks: 183°F (83.9°C) for 1 to 2 hours
  • Serves: 4

Ingredients for Sous Vide Acorn Squash Puree

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  • For the Acorn Squash

  • 1 medium acorn squash, about 2 pounds (900g)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, optional

  • To Assemble

  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • Fresh basil leaves

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Cooking Instructions for Sous Vide Acorn Squash Puree

For the Acorn Squash

Preheat a water bath to 183°F (83.9°C).

Peel the acorn squash then cut in half and remove the seeds. Cut the flesh into 1/2" chunks (13mm). You should have about 2 cups.

Place the cubed squash into one or two sous vide bags, making sure it is in a single layer. Add the remaining ingredients to the sous vide bag. Seal the bag and cook for 1 to 2 hours.

For more information on the cooking times you can read my detailed article which addresses why is there a range in sous vide cooking times.

To Assemble

Once cooked, remove the squash from the sous vide bag and place in a blender or food processor. Add the milk, lime juice, and maple syrup then blend until fully pureed. Salt and pepper to taste.

Serve the the protein of your choice and add some basil leaves on top for color.

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