Winter Squash
What It Is
Section titled “What It Is”Cold Springs Organics grows several varieties of winter squash — including butternut, delicata, and acorn — harvested in late summer and fall. Hard-shelled and sweet-fleshed, they’re one of the best-storing vegetables in the box and a fall kitchen staple.
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Section titled “Download the Guide”How to Store It
Section titled “How to Store It”- Keep whole squash in a cool, dry spot at room temperature — a shelf, counter, or basement.
- Do not refrigerate whole squash. Properly stored, most varieties last 1–3 months.
- Once cut, wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to a week.
How to Prep It
Section titled “How to Prep It”The skin is hard — use a sturdy knife on a stable cutting board. For butternut, peel with a vegetable peeler; for delicata and acorn, the skin is edible and softens in cooking. Scoop out seeds with a spoon (save to toast with oil and salt).
How to Cook It
Section titled “How to Cook It”- Roasted halves — place cut-side down on an oiled baking sheet at 400°F for 40–55 minutes until completely tender.
- Cubed and roasted — peel, cube, toss with oil and sage; roast at 425°F for 25–30 minutes.
- Soup — roast or simmer flesh with onion and broth; blend until smooth with a pinch of nutmeg.
Quick Meal Idea
Section titled “Quick Meal Idea”Stuffed delicata — halve, scoop out seeds, brush with oil, roast until tender, then fill with a mixture of cooked wild rice, dried cranberries, pecans, and a drizzle of maple syrup.