Acorn Squash & Apple Bake

Photo: flickr user methTICALman

Ingredients

2 eachs acorn squash

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 eachs med. apples, cored & cubed

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

6 tablespoons maple syrup

4 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Preparation

Pierce whole squash right through in several places with long metal skewer. Place in opposite corners of microwave oven on a paper towel. Cook 5 minutes, turn over; cook 5 minutes more or until soft to the touch. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut in half, remove seeds and fibers; place cut side up in shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with salt. Toss apples with lemon juice. Fill squash halves with apple cubes. Pour 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup over each half and dot each with 1 tablespoon butter. Sprinkle with walnuts. Cook, covered with paper towel 5 to 6 minutes or