Mashed Acorn Squash w/ Apples
Ingredients
- 4 acorn squash, halved lengthwise, seeds removed
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 3-4 tbsp honey
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 large Gala apples
- ΒΌ (scant) tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Methods/steps
- Preheat oven to 450
degrees.
- Season the cut sides
of the squash with salt and pepper and set them, cut side down, on a
baking sheet.
- Bake for about 1 hour,
or until the flesh is tender and caramelized on the bottom.
- Let cool on the baking
sheet.
- Meanwhile, peel and
core the apples; cut them lengthwise into eighths.
- Slice each piece
crosswise 1/4-inch thick.
- Transfer to a bowl;
toss with the sugar and cinnamon.
- Spread the apples on a
baking sheet; bake 30 minutes, or until tender and brown.
- Peel the squash and
transfer it to a bowl along with any caramelized bits from the pan. Mash
coarsely.
- Add the apple pieces
with any caramelized bits.
- In a saucepan, bring
the honey and butter just to a boil.
- Add the squash, stir
well and season with salt and pepper.

















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