What is Acorn Squash?
Acorn squash is a winter squash, typically first available mid to late fall. Both summer and winter squash belong to the same genus, Curcubita. Acorn squash is specifically of the Curcubita pepo variety. Unlike summer squash, winter squash has a hard exterior shell that can’t be eaten. Baking or steaming the squash yields wonderful results — a sweet yellow to orange flesh that boasts extraordinary nutritional value and taste.
