Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 medium acorn squash
2 teaspoons butter
1 medium fuji apple, cored and finely diced
1/4 cup dried cranberries
3 -4 tablespoons orange juice
1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
2 tablespoons pecans, finely chopped
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 tablespoon maple syrup

Preparation

Cut the squash in half; discard seeds.
Place the squash cut side down in a microwave safe dish; add 1/2 inch of water.
Microwave on high, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender; drain.
While the squash is cooking, melt the butter in a non-stick skillet and add the diced apple.
Cook, stirring frequently for 2 to 3 minutes, add the orange juice, apple pie spice, cranberries and chopped pecans.
Continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until the orange juice has evaporated, stir in orange zest.
Divide the mixture between the squash halves, drizzle with maple syrup and place under broiler for a few minutes to brown lightly.
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Hint: For easier cutting of the squash, place in microwave and microwave on high for 1 minute or until slightly warm.