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Cranberry Spaghetti Squash

This is a creation I've adapted from a recipe I found for a wonderful homemade cranberry terrine I make every year. I've modified it to use as a topping for my spaghetti squash. It's festive, mostly healthy, season-appropriate, and a perfect make-ahead dish.
Prep Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: best potluck sidedish, best sidedish, cranberry recipe idea, cranberry recipes, fall recipe ideas, fall recipes, holiday sidedish, sidedish for Thanksgiving, spaghetti squash recipe
Servings: 16

Ingredients

  • 1 bag fresh cranberries; 8-ounce
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup pure pomegranate juice
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 whole black peppercorns
  • 2 large strips orange peel with pith removed
  • 2 spaghetti squash cleaned, baked, and removed from their peels

Instructions

  • We'll be following the directions as posted in the Food Network's Terrine Recipe, but we'll adjust our ingredients and stop just prior to adding the gelatin.
    "Pulse the cranberries and 1/4 cup sugar in a food processor until chunky and juicy, about 8 times. Set aside for 20 minutes to macerate.
    Meanwhile, combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup (this has been adjusted for the spaghetti squash recipe) pomegranate juice, the cinnamon stick, peppercorns, orange peel and a pinch of salt in a saucepan over medium heat; simmer, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat; let steep for 20 minutes. Discard the cinnamon, peppercorns and orange peel." Add the steeped mixture to your food processor or blender. Give it a couple of pulses to mix.
    Spread the cooked spaghetti squash in a casserole that has been coated inside with cooking spray. Next, spread your cranberry mixture evenly atop the squash. Place parchment paper atop the casserole and then wrap the dish tightly in aluminum foil and freeze. Pull the dish out and place it in the refrigerator one day prior to baking day. On baking day, bake for 45 to 60 minutes at 350 F, or until the center is between 160 F and 180 F. Serve it while it's hot, and enjoy your time with friends.