For a smooth sauce, put through a food mill or blender. Makes one pint. Cut un-peeled squash into 3 to 4 inch portions. Place squash in large saucepan or Dutch oven containing a small amount of salted water. Cover and cook 20 to 25 minutes or until squash is tender.
Scrape squash from rind.
Stir in the apple, cooked rice and raisins. Bake uncovered, in a 350 oven 30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Serve warm or cool with whipped topping. The War and Peace Vase consists of a Peace Lily suspended in a glass vase that contains a Betta Fish. The Betta, or 'fighting fish' represents War and the Peace Lily represents peace.