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Acorn squash ‘N’ Apples
Acorn squash ‘N’ Apples
2 acorn or butternut squash
Salt
2 medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine
Cinnamon
Setting: HIGH
1. Pierce whole squash and place in oven.
2. MICROWAVE for 10 to 12 MINUTES, or until squash feels soft to touch. Let stand 5 MINUTES. Cut in half; remove seeds. Place, cut side up, in 2-quart (12 x 7) glass baking dish. Fill centers of squash with apples. Top each with 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon butter and dash of cinnamon; cover. MICROWAVE for 6 to 7 MINUTES or until apples are tender. Let stand, covered, 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
4 Servings
TIP Substitute prepared apple pie filling mix for fresh apples and butter. Reduce final cooking time about 4 minutes.
