ACORN SQUASH'N APPLES 
(In microwave oven.)

2 acorn or butternut squash
Salt
2 med. apples, peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. butter
Cinnamon

Pierce whole squash and place in microwave. Microwave on high for 10 to 12 minutes or until squash is soft to touch. Let stand for 5 minutes. Cut in half. Remove seeds. Place, cut side up in 2 quart (12 x 7) glass baking dish. Fill centers of squash with apples. Top each with 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon butter and dash of cinnamon. Cover with plastic wrap. Continue cooking on high for 6 to 7 minutes or until apples are tender. let stand, covered for 2 to 3 minutes before serving. 4 servings.

Pierce plastic wrap to prevent steam burns before removing from squash.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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