What does acorn squash taste like?

Yes they do both taste like squash. No doubt. And maybe if you haven't had either of them at the same time or even within months of each other you might not recognize the differences. Yet there are some. Each one has it's advantages over the other. read more

Like pumpkin, butter squash or butter cup, acorn squash is eatable and has its own unique sweet taste whatever how you cook it, so acorn squash will easily fit the taste of pickiest eaters like children. Acorn squash is a versatile ingredient, when it is cooked; it has a moist, tender and custardy texture and mild and buttery flavor, so acorn squash is an ideal for making soups, mashing, and stuffing. read more

Not like acorns, which I've been told are rather bitter, if you were wondering. When properly cooked, it has a mild, buttery flavor that's also slightly sweet. It doesn't have the bolder, more complex flavors like pumpkin, so if you ate it on it's own it might be a bit disappointing. read more

Obviously, an acorn squash looks like an acorn which explains the name. Acorn squash or pepper squash is one of the numerous types of squashes. Aside from acorn, other squashes types include pumpkin (which I think is the most popular), carnival, butternut, and banana. An acorn squash has a thick, dark green skin and vertical ridges. read more