Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 acorn squash (1-2 pounds)
4-6 apples, chopped
8-10 sprays of low-calorie butter spray
1 teaspoon ginger
⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Directions

  1. Wash whole squash.  Pierce squash several times with fork.  Place on paper towel and cook 6 minutes per pound in microwave on high. 
  2. Cut squash in half and remove seeds.
  3. Cook apples in microwave for 5 minutes. 
  4. Combine apples and remaining ingredients and mix.  Fill each half of squash with apple mixture. 
  5. Cook 2 minutes more on high power in microwave.  Stir apples and cook another 2 minutes on high power. 


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