Honey Fig Acorn Squash
- 2 acorn squash, halved lengthwise, seeded
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3/4 cup Dried California Figs, chopped
- 1/3 cup almonds, chopped
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- Place squash cut sides down in medium baking pan.
- Add boiling water to a depth of 1/4-inch.
- Cover with foil.
- Bake at 350F 30 minutes, until just cooked through but still firm.
- Carefully remove foil and pour off water.
- In small saucepan, melt butter over low heat, stir in honey, figs, almonds, cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Turn squash cut sides up and fill with fig mixture.
- Bake uncovered, 20 to 25 minutes longer, until squash is tender and filling is bubbly.
acorn, butter, honey, california, almonds, cinnamon, nutmeg
Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/4620 (may not work)