Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash Shopping List:
2 acorn squash
2 tart apples
1 ½ teaspoons grated fresh lemon peel
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
¼ cup butter or margarine, melted
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
Salt
Cinnamon
Apple and lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash Preparation Instructions:
1. Cut squash into halves lengthwise and scoop out seedy centers. Place cut side down in baking dish and pour in boiling water to a ½-inch depth . Bake at 400°F 20 minutes.
2. Pare, core, and dice apples; mix with lemon peel and juice, 2 tablespoons butter, and brown sugar.
3. Invert squash halves and brush with remaining 2 tablespoons butter; sprinkle with salt and cinnamon .
4. Fill squash halves with apple mixture . Pour boiling water into dish to a ½-inch depth; cover and bake 30 minutes .
5. Before serving, spoon pan juices over squash. If desired , garnish with apple and lemon slices.
Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe: 4 SERVINGS
Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash