Cornucopia Compote

Ingredients

• 2 Tbs. olive oil
• 2 medium-sized onions, thinly sliced
• 1 15.5-oz. can chickpeas, drained
• About 3 cups red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 tart apples such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored and chopped
• 1 cup dried cranberries or dried red tart cherries
• 1 cup snipped dried apricots
• 1/2 cup port, brandy, or dry white or red wine
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 Tbs. fresh thyme leaves
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 8 small acorn squashes (about 1 lb. each), cut in half and seeded
• Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish