Apple-Acorn Squash - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 to 3 acorn squash
2 Tbsp. melted butter or margarine
1/2 c. applesauce
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425\u00b0.
Cut washed squash in halves, lengthwise.
Remove seeds.
Brush cut surface of each half with melted butter.
Arrange cut side down in shallow pan.
Bake 30 minutes or until tender.
Now scoop squash from shells; reserve 4 shells.
Mash squash; add applesauce, butter and nutmeg.
Lightly heap mixture into shells.
Bake until brown.
Serves 4.