Pureed Acorn Squash With Maple Syrup

a very easy, quick, easy to prepare recipe for unexpected company or a quick dinner.

• Ready In: 17 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 plates

Ingredients

• 1 (2 lb)  acorn squash, rinsed
• 2  tablespoons water
• 2  tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 2  tablespoons maple syrup
•  salt, to taste
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Carefully cut the acorn squash in half lengthwise, and scrape out seeds.
2. Place cut side down in a microwave-safe 10 inch glass pie plate, and add the water.
3. Cover with microwave-safe plastic wrap and vent one side.
4. Microwave on high power for 12 minutes, turning the dish a quarter turn twice, until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork.
5. Let stand, covered for 5 minutes.
6. Protecting your hand with a double thickness of paper toweling, spoon out the softened squash flesh and transfer to a food processor.
7. Add the buttrer and maple syrup and process until the mixture is pureed.
8. Season to taste with salt, and pepper, and serve immediately.