Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 medium acorn squash
• 2 teaspoons butter
• 1 medium fuji apple, cored and finely diced
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 3 -4 tablespoons orange juice
• 1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
• 2 tablespoons pecans, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Recipe

• 1 cut the squash in half; discard seeds.
• 2 place the squash cut side down in a microwave safe dish; add 1/2 inch of water.
• 3 microwave on high, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender; drain.
• 4 while the squash is cooking, melt the butter in a non-stick skillet and add the diced apple.
• 5 cook, stirring frequently for 2 to 3 minutes, add the orange juice, apple pie spice, cranberries and chopped pecans.
• 6 continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until the orange juice has evaporated, stir in orange zest.
• 7 divide the mixture between the squash halves, drizzle with maple syrup and place under broiler for a few minutes to brown lightly.
• 8 let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
• 9 hint: for easier cutting of the squash, place in microwave and microwave on high for 1 minute or until slightly warm.