Acorn Squash and Apples

Serves: 4

Ingredients

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

Directions

 * 1) ===Pierce whole squash right through in several places with a long metal skewer.===
 * 2) ===Place in opposite corners of microwave oven in paper towel.===
 * 3) ===Cook 5 minutes; turn over; cook 5 more minutes or until soft to the touch. Let stand 5 minutes.===
 * 4) ===Cut in half, remove seeds and fibers; place cut side up in shallow baking dish.===
 * 5) ===Sprinkle with salt.===
 * 6) ===Toss apples with the lemon juice.===
 * 7) ===Fill squash halves with apple cubes.===
 * 8) ===Pour 1 1/2 tablespoons of maple syrup over each half and dot each with 1 tablespoon butter.===
 * 9) ===Sprinkle with walnuts.===
 * 10) ===Cook, covered with paper towel 5 to 6 minutes or until apples are tender.===