Turkey Thighs, Acorn Squash, and Apples
- 1 pound acorn squash, stemmed, seeded, and cut into 1-inch-thick rings
- 3/4 pound large tart cooking apples, such as Granny Smith, cored and cut into 1/2-inch-thick rings
- 2 turkey thighs (about 2 pounds), skin and excess fat removed
- Salt and freshly ground black or white pepper to taste
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1/4 cup unfiltered apple juice or sweet cider
- 1 tablespoon Calvados
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- Spray the inside of the crock with nonstick cooking spray.
- Layer the squash and apple rings in the bottom.
- Place the turkey thighs on top and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and the shallot.
- In a small bowl, combine the apple juice, Calvados, brown sugar, cinnamon, and allspice; pour over the turkey.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 hours, until the meat is tender.
- Serve immediately.
acorn, cooking apples, turkey, salt, shallot, apple juice, calvados, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground allspice
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/turkey-thighs-acorn-squash-and-apples (may not work)