Acorn Squash with Pear Stuffing |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
2 acorn squash |
2 tablespoons butter or margarine |
1 small onion, chopped |
2 medium pears, peeled and chopped |
2 tablespoons light brown sugar |
2 tablespoons bourbon |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger |
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
1 1/2 cups orange juice |
3/4 cup sugar |
Directions:
1. Cut each squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds and membranes. Place squash halves, cut side down, in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Add water to depth of 1 inch.
2. Bake, covered, at 400° for 45 minutes. Drain. Return squash halves to dish, cut side up. Set aside.
3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Add pear and next 5 ingredients; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Spoon mixture into squash halves.
4. Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Bring orange juice to boil in a small saucepan. Stir in sugar, and boil 10 minutes. Serve over squash.
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