ACORN SQUASH WITH RAISIN SAUCE

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The flavors of this squash just scream Fall to me. I originally put this sauce on a small carnival squash, but it went really well with acorn squash, which serves a few more.

Provided by alijen

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/4 lbs acorn squash
3 tablespoons raisins
1/2 cup apple cider
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, to your taste
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • Cut squash in half lengthwise and discard seeds.
  • Set squash halves, cut-side up, in an 8x8x2 inch microwavable baking dish.
  • Pour 1/4 cup water into dish, cover, and microwave on High (100%) for 5 minutes.
  • After squash is done fill cavity of each squash with half of the raisins.
  • Combine remaining ingredients, stirring to dissolve cornstarch.
  • Pour half of mixture into each squash cavity.
  • Cover and microwave on High (100%) for 2 minutes, until squash is fork tender and liquid thickened.
  • Alternately, you could bake this squash in a 350 oven for about 25, add the raisins and remaining ingredients and bake for 10 more minutes, or until fork tender.

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