Apple Stuffed Acorn Squash

Many years ago, I was having a work function at my home. I found out that 80% of the guests were vegetarian! After freaking out a bit, I did some digging and found this recipe from the 70's. I made a few changes and it was a HIT!

INGREDIENTS:
3 medium sized acorn squash, halved
3 cups apples, chopped or sliced into 1/4 inch pieces
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
1/2 cup golden raisins
2 tbs butter (or butter substitute)
2 tbs brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar (or soy cheese substitute)
1/8 c water
1/8 c apple juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350F. Cut each squash in half, lengthwise and scoop out the stringy seeds.

Bake (cut side down) for about 40 minutes, in a 13x9 pan with little water and apple juice.

Meanwhile, prepare the stuffing.

Saute apples and onion in butter until tender. Let cool (so as not to melt the cheese) for about 10 minutes. Combine apples, onion, raisins, cheese, salt, pepper and spices in a bowl until combined. Taste to correct seasonings. Fill each of the squash halves with an equal amount of stuffing. Bake for another 20 minutes.

If the pan gets dry, add a little more apple juice or water.

Serves 6

Enjoy!

xo