WINTER SQUASH WITH APPLES AND CHERRIES ENJOY DAN:

AUTUMN CUP SQUASH WITH APPLES AND TART CHERRIES by CHEF DAN:

Serves 2

 

INGREDIENTS:

1 (2-4 lb) winter squash, autumn, butternut or kabocha squash

1 tablespoon butter

1 apple, diced

1/2-cup tart cherries

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons slivered almonds, toasted

1/2-teaspoon cinnamon

 

DIRECTIONS:     (PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES)

1.   Halve squash and scoop out the pulp.

2.   Add a little water to a baking dish.

3.   Place squash cut side down and bake for 35 minutes.

4.   Heat a skillet over medium-heat.

5.   Add butter, diced apple, tart cherries, brown sugar, almonds and cinnamon.

6.   Cook for about 5 minutes.

7.   Remove squash from oven.

8.    flip over and fill with apple/cherries filling.

9.   Bake 25-35 minutes, depending on the size if your squash again add a little water on the bottom of the baking dish.

10.                Squash is done when fork tender.

 

ENJOY DAN:                         BON-APPETITE!!