Saturday, January 22, 2011

Filled Acorn Squash

Serves 4

2 medium acorn squash, cut in 1/2 (scoop out seeds)
Filling:
2 medium apples, chopped (peel if you want)
2 TBSP water

Topping:
3 TBSP brown sugar
3 TBSP chopped pecans
1 TBSP butter or margarine
1 tsp. flour
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Mix together for a crumbly topping.

Lay squash, cut side down, in microwavable baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap. MW on high for 8-12 minutes or until fork tender, turning 1/2 way through.
Cook filling in 1 qt. casserole. Cover and MW on high 4-6 minutes or until tender, stirring 1/2 way through.
Turn squash and place cut side up. Fill with apples and put crumb topping on top. Cover with waxed paper (keeps topping dry!). MW on high for 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 minutes.

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