Recipe: Acorn Squash and Apples (with maple syrup and walnuts) (microwave)

ACORN SQUASH AND APPLES

2 acorn squash
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium apples, cored and cubed
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons maple syrup
4 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

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.

Microwave, covered with paper towel 5 to 6 minutes or until apples are tender.

Yields 4 servings
Source: South Carolina Department of Agriculture