Acorn Squash and Apples

Serves: 4
==Ingredients==
* ===2 acorn squash===
* ===1/4 teaspoon salt===
* ===2 medium apples, cored & cubed===
* ===1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice===
* ===6 tablespoons maple syrup===
* ===4 tablespoons butter or margarine===
* ===2 tablespoons chopped walnuts===
==Directions==
# ===Pierce whole squash right through in several places with a long metal skewer.===
# ===Place in opposite corners of microwave oven in paper towel.===
# ===Cook 5 minutes; turn over; cook 5 more minutes or until soft to the touch. Let stand 5 minutes.===
# ===Cut in half, remove seeds and fibers; place cut side up in shallow baking dish.===
# ===Sprinkle with salt.===
# ===Toss apples with the lemon juice.===
# ===Fill squash halves with apple cubes.===
# ===Pour 1 1/2 tablespoons of maple syrup over each half and dot each with 1 tablespoon butter.===
# ===Sprinkle with walnuts.===
# ===Cook, covered with paper towel 5 to 6 minutes or until apples are tender.===
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Category:Apple Recipes
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Category:Acorn squash Side Dish Recipes
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