Acorn Squash with Apple
Description
This acorn squash with apple recipe is easy to cook in the microwave with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts for a warm, comforting side dish.
Ingredients
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1 acorn squash
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2 apples, cored and sliced
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1 tablespoon butter
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Directions
1
Boil unpeeled squash for 15 minutes; drain. Pour cold water over squash; let cool, about 5 minutes. Slice off peel on ridges. Use a teaspoon to dig out peel's valleys. Halve squash; remove seeds and stem. Slice halves into sections, and cut into 1-inch chunks.
2
Place squash and apples in a large microwave-safe bowl. Dot with butter; sprinkle with brown sugar, walnuts, salt, and cinnamon. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; poke a few holes for ventilation.
3
Microwave on full power for 7 minutes, 30 seconds. Uncover, stir mixture, and continue cooking on full power until tender, about 7 minutes, 30 seconds more.