APPLE-SQUASH

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Stovetop full of other sides? Use the microwave for this appealing autumn dish for six.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 small butternut or buttercup squash (about 1 lb)
1/2 cup apple cider or water
2 small apples, peeled, cubed
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, if desired

Steps:

With vegetable peeler, peel squash. Remove seeds; cut squash into 1/2-inch cubes. In 1 1/2-quart microwavable casserole, place squash and cider. Cover; microwave on High 5 to 7 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking, until squash is tender.
Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover; microwave on High 2 to 3 minutes longer, stirring once halfway through cooking, until squash and apples are very tender. Serve immediately. If desired, mash before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 0 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g