2 med. acorn squash
6 tbsp. applesauce
1 tbsp. soft or melted butter
Salt & coarsely ground pepper
Cinnamon or apple pie spice

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Partially bake whole, uncut squash in a shallow baking pan until tender enough to cut open easily, about 30 minutes. Remove squash from oven when still quite firm, but easily cut. Slice each in half. Scoop out the seeds and discard. Return the squash halves to the baking pan, cut-side up. Combine applesauce and soft butter and spread over cut surfaces of squash. Sprinkle with remaining seasonings. Return to oven and bake until fork-tender.