Apple-Stuffed Squash
All you need is a microwave to cook this delicious and seasonal side dish.
Ingredients
- 4 acorn squashes, washed
- 1 tablespoon butter (or margarine)
- 2 apples, chopped
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Cut squash into halves and remove seeds. Place in a glass dish, cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 5 minutes.
- Melt butter in a separate bowl in the microwave. Mix in apples, sugar, and cinnamon. Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.
- Spoon apple filling into each squash half. Cover and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes until squash and apples are tender.
- Serve warm.
Notes
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