Cherry-Stuffed Acorn Squash

By dashy_65

Ingredients

• 3 medium acorn squash
• 2/3 cup dried cherries or cranberries
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons butter

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side up in two 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes coated with cooking spray.

Combine the cherries, brown sugar, lemon peel, nutmeg and salt; spoon into squash halves. Sprinkle with lemon juice; dot with butter.

Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until squash is tender. Yield: 6 servings.

261 cal, 6g fat, 268mg sodium, 54g carb, 5g fiber