Acorn Squash with Apple

This acorn squash with apple recipe is easy to cook in the microwave with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts for a warm, comforting side dish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 98 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 acorn squash
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts
• 2 apples, cored and sliced
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Boil unpeeled squash for 15 minutes; drain. Pour cold water over squash; let cool, about 5 minutes. Slice off peel on ridges. Use a teaspoon to dig out peel's valleys. Halve squash; remove seeds and stem. Slice halves into sections, and cut into 1-inch chunks.

Step 2

Place squash and apples in a large microwave-safe bowl. Dot with butter; sprinkle with brown sugar, walnuts, salt, and cinnamon. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; poke a few holes for ventilation.

Step 3

Microwave on full power for 7 minutes, 30 seconds. Uncover, stir mixture, and continue cooking on full power until tender, about 7 minutes, 30 seconds more.