Acorn Squash with Apple Raisin Stuffing
Recipe for Category Vegetable Side Dishes
Contributed by (Adapted from www.cooks.com)
Ingredients
1 Acorn squash, med. size
2 Tbs Butter
1/4 C Scallions, chopped
1/2 Apple, peeled, cored and cubed (1/2 c.)
1/3 C Raisins
2 Tbs toasted Walnuts, chopped
2 Tbs Maple syrup, or to taste
1/8 tsp ground Cinnamon
Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and strings. Cut a slice off the bottom, if necessary, to make the halves stable. Melt the butter in a sauce pan and brush a little over the cut surface. Put the squash cut side down on a pan, add a little water to cover the bottom of the pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until tender. Meanwhile, heat the remaining butter in the pan and saute the scallions for about 3 minutes, stirring, until softened. Add the apple and cook about 3 minutes more, stirring. Add the raisins, walnuts and maple syrup. Cover and cook about 5 minutes. Season the mixture to taste with cinnamon, salt and pepper. Spoon the stuffing into the squash cavities and bake 15 to 20 minutes more, adding more water to the pan if necessary. Serves 2.