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Ingredients

1 Acorn squash
1 Tbs Butter
1/2 small Onion, chopped
1 medium Pears, peeled and chopped
1 Tbs light Brown sugar
1 Tbs Bourbon or 1 tsp of Vanilla
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp ground Ginger
1/4 tsp ground Nutmeg

Topping (optional)
1 C Orange juice
1/3 C Sugar

Instructions

Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds and membranes. Place squash halves, cut side down, in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Add water to depth of 1 inch. Bake, covered, at 400°F for 45 minutes. Drain. Return squash halves to dish, cut side up. Set aside.

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Add pear and next 5 ingredients; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Spoon mixture into squash halves. Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes.Bring orange juice to boil in a small saucepan. Stir in sugar, and boil 10 minutes. Serve over squash. Makes 4 servings.

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