Acorn Squash with Apricot Glaze (4 PTS) Recipe - Cooking Index
2 | Acorn squash (1 pound each) | |
1 | Apple - sliced 2 medium | |
Apricots, sliced or 1 peach, peeled and Sliced (2/3) cup | ||
1/4 cup | 59ml | Apricot nectar |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Honey |
1/4 teaspoon | 1.3ml | Ground nutmeg |
1 tablespoon | 15ml | Margarine or butter |
Halve squash lengthwise; remove and discard seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in a 2-quart rectangular microwave-safe baking dish. Microcook, uncovered, on 100 percent power (high) for 12 to 16 minutes or till just tender, giving dish a half-turn once.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine apple and apricot slices, nectar, honey, and nutmeg. Turn squash over, cut side up. Spoon fruit mixture into squash cavities. Dot with margarine or butter. Micro-cook, covered with waxed paper, for 4 to 7 minutes or till fruit is hot. Sprinkle with additional nutmeg, if desired.
Nutrition facts per serving: 201 calories, 6 g total fat, 0 g saturated fat,0 mg cholesterol, 74 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 2 g protein, 24% vitamin A, 33% vitamin C, 0% calcium, 0% iron.
Source:
Mr. Paul Newman's, Newman's Own Cookbook
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