April 08, 2010

Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:
2 acorn squash
2 tbs butter or margarine
2 medium apples, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup apple juice
2 tbs light brown sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp nutmeg

DIRECTIONS:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cut each squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds and membranes. Place squash halves, cut side down, into 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Add water to a depth of 1 inch.
- Cover and bake 45 minutes; drain. Return squash to baking dish, cut side up; set aside.
- Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat; add apples, pecans, apple juice, sat, and nutmeg. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Spoon mixture into squash halves.
- Bake 15 minutes or until apples are tender.

*320 calories per serving

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