APPLE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

APPLE-STUFFED ACORN SQUASH image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

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2 acorn squash
2 tbs butter/margerine
2 medium apples, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup apple juice
2 tbs light brown sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp nutmeg

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Cut each squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds and membranes. Place squash halves, cut side down, in 13x9" baking dish. Add 1" water. Cover and bake 45 minutes; drain. Return squash to dish, cut side up; set aside. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat; add apples, pecans, apple juice, sugar, salt and nutmeg. Cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Spoon mixture into squash halves. Bake 15 more minutes or until apples are tender.