Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 medium acorn squash
2 tsp butter
1 medium fuji apple, cored and finely diced
1/4 cup dried cranberries
3 -4 tbsp orange juice
1/4 tsp apple pie spice
2 tbsp pecans, finely chopped
1 tbsp orange zest
1 tbsp maple syrup

Directions:

Cut the squash in half; discard seeds.
Place the squash cut side down in a microwave safe dish; add 1/2 inch of water.
Microwave on high, uncovered, for 10 to 12 minutes or until tender; drain.
While the squash is cooking, melt the butter in a non-stick skillet and add the diced apple.
Cook, stirring frequently for 2 to 3 minutes, add the orange juice, apple pie spice, cranberries and chopped pecans.
Continue to cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until the orange juice has evaporated, stir in orange zest.
Divide the mixture between the squash halves, drizzle with maple syrup and place under broiler for a few minutes to brown lightly.
Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
Hint: For easier cutting of the squash, place in microwave and microwave on high for 1 minute or until slightly warm.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	313.75 Kcal (1314 kJ)
Calories from fat	134.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.93g	23%
Cholesterol	10.17mg	3%
Sodium	9.15mg	0%
Potassium	899.54mg	19%
Total Carbs	46.36g	15%
Sugars	19.41g	78%
Dietary Fiber	6.88g	28%
Protein	4.01g	8%
Vitamin C	41.7mg	70%
Iron	2.8mg	15%
Calcium	102.4mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	107.85 Kcal (452 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.2 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.13g	23%
Cholesterol	3.5mg	3%
Sodium	3.14mg	0%
Potassium	309.2mg	19%
Total Carbs	15.94g	15%
Sugars	6.67g	78%
Dietary Fiber	2.37g	28%
Protein	1.38g	8%
Vitamin C	14.3mg	70%
Iron	1mg	15%
Calcium	35.2mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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