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.===