Acorn Squash With Apple

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 acorn squash
• 2 apples, cored and sliced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• to easily peel the acorn squash without losing a lot of vegetable, gently drop the squash in a large pot of boiling water, and boil for 15 minutes. pour off the boiling water and fill with cold water and let sit 5 minutes to cool. when cool enough to handle, use a knife to slice off the peel on the ridges and use a teaspoon to dig out the peel in the valleys. slice the squash in half and remove the seeds and stem. then slice the halves into sections and finally cut into 1 inch chunks.
• place the squash chunks into a large microwave-safe bowl along with the apples. dot with pieces of butter. sprinkle the brown sugar, walnuts, salt and cinnamon over the top. cover with plastic wrap, and poke a few holes in it for ventilation.
• cook in the microwave for 7 1/2 minutes on full power. remove, uncover, and stir. return to the microwave, and cook for another 7 1/2 minutes on full power, until tender. serve hot.