Italian Orchard Acorn Squash

Submitted by coconutty

"I thought this was a nice change from the usual butter/brown sugar/maple syrup thing. From an old Rodale cookbook; not tried, posted for safekeeping. Prep time includes a little extra time for the baked squash to cool a bit before completing the recipe."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 3
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 medium acorn squash
• 3⁄4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 dash ground cinnamon or 1 dash nutmeg

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Halve squash lengthwise. Remove seeds and stringy membranes.
3. Bake 40-45 minutes.
4. Fill squash with applesauce, brushing a bit over the exposed edges. Sprinkle with spice.
5. Broil 4-5 minutes.