Acorn Squash Recipe with Granny Smith Apples

Acorn Squash Recipe with Granny Smith Apples

2 acorn squashes
boiling water
3 tart apples, such as Granny Smith
melted butter, about 1/2 cup plus 1 to 2 tablespoons
1/2 cup honey
salt

Preparation:

Wash squashes and halve lengthwise; scoop out seeds and fibers. Put halved squashes into baking dish, cut side down, and add about 1/2 inch of boiling water to the dish. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes.

While acorn squashes are baking, prepare stuffing. Peel, core, and dice apples. Mix apples with 1/4 cup melted butter and honey. Turn acorn squash halves cut side up and brush with melted butter then sprinkle with salt. Fill each acorn squash half with apple and honey mixture. Cover pan with aluminum foil and continue baking at 400° for 30 minutes longer, until squash and apples are tender.

Recipe for acorn squash serves 4.