Side Dishes
Buttercup Squash with Apples (Cooking for 2)
Description
Make the most of winter squash when you pair it with apples and brown sugar in this dreamy side dish.
Ingredients:
- 1 small buttercup or other winter squash (1 pound)
- 1/2 cup chopped tart cooking apple
- 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons butter or margarine, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Cut squash in half; remove seeds and fibers. Place squash halves, cut side up, in ungreased baking dish, 11x7x1 1/2 inches. Mix remaining ingredients; spoon into squash halves.
- Cover and bake 30 to 40 minutes or until squash is tender.
