Acorn Squash Rings

Name: Acorn Squash Rings
Ingredients: 2 large acorn squash (about 1-1/2 pounds each); 4 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1 medium onion, quartered and sliced; 1 large Golden Delicious apple, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 large Red Delicious apple, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 banana, sliced; 1 orange, sectioned and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds

12 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

2 large acorn squash (about 1-1/2 pounds each)
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 medium onion, quartered and sliced
1 large Golden Delicious apple, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large Red Delicious apple, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 banana, sliced
1 orange, sectioned and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 to 1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds

Directions

1

Cut ends from squash. Slice each squash widthwise into four rings; remove seeds. Place rings on a greased foil-lined baking pan. In a small saucepan, bring 2 tablespoons butter and syrup to a boil. Brush each ring with syrup mixture.
2

Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake another 10-15 minutes, basting with syrup mixture.
3

In a skillet, saute onion in remaining butter. Add apples and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in banana, orange and seasonings; heat through. Place rings on serving platter; fill centers with apple mixture. Sprinkle with almonds.