Apple-Stuffed Squash

All you need is a microwave to cook this delicious and seasonal side dish.

Prep 15 minCook 45 minTotal 60 minUpdated Jul 3, 202660 minVegetarianGluten Free

All you need is a microwave to cook this delicious and seasonal side dish.

Ingredients

  • 4 cup Acorn squashes, washed
  • 1 tbsp Butter or margarine
  • 2 piece(s) Apples, chopped
  • 2 cup Brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Cut squash into halves and remove seeds. Place in a glass dish, cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 5 minutes.
  2. Melt butter in a separate bowl in the microwave. Mix in apples, sugar, and cinnamon. Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.
  3. Spoon apple filling into each squash half. Cover and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes until squash and apples are tender.
  4. Serve warm.

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