Pureed Acorn Squash With Maple Syrup

• 1 (2 lb) acorn squash, rinsed
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• salt, to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

1. Carefully cut the acorn squash in half lengthwise, and scrape out seeds.
2. Place cut side down in a microwave-safe 10 inch glass pie plate, and add the water.
3. Cover with microwave-safe plastic wrap and vent one side.
4. Microwave on high power for 12 minutes, turning the dish a quarter turn twice, until the squash is tender when pierced with a fork.
5. Let stand, covered for 5 minutes.
6. Protecting your hand with a double thickness of paper toweling, spoon out the softened squash flesh and transfer to a food processor.
7. Add the buttrer and maple syrup and process until the mixture is pureed.
8. Season to taste with salt, and pepper, and serve immediately.

acorn squash, water, unsalted butter, maple syrup, salt, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pureed-acorn-squash-with-maple-syrup-327975 (may not work)