Types of Winter Squash: Butternut, Acorn, Delicata, and More Varieties

Types of Winter Squash: Butternut, Acorn, Delicata, and More Varieties

HomeCooking Tips, RecipesTypes of Winter Squash: Butternut, Acorn, Delicata, and More Varieties

There are so many varieties of winter squash! From Butternut Acorn and Delicata to lesser-known gems like Musquee de Provence and Black Futsu. Here’s how to choose the right ones and how to prepare them.

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As any autumnal stroll through a farmers market will show you the world of winter squash is incredibly diverse and full of interesting characters. All that choice can be exciting; it can also be overwhelming especially when you’re trying to decide between a bunch of weirdos you don’t know.

How are they different? Are they interchangeable? What is the best way to use them? How do pumpkins summer squashes and gourds fit into all of this? Why branch out when it’s so easy to get confused!?