Semi-Savory Apple-Stuffed Acorn Squash

• 1 acorn squash, 16 ounces or larger
• 1 large apple, peeled and diced
• 4 tablespoons grade B maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
• 2 sage leaves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Dash salt

1. 1. Center the oven rack and preheat the oven to 350u0b0 F.
2. 2. Cut the acorn squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Scrape the interior until all the strings are removed.
3. 3. Place face down on the prepared roasting pan and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
4. 4. While the squash roasts, stir together the diced apples, maple syrup, lemon juice, walnuts, sage, and cinnamon in the small bowl.
5. 5. Remove the squash from the oven and turn each half over. Portion the apple mixture between the two halves.
6. 6. Return to the oven and bake for another 30 minutes, or until the squash is soft. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

acorn, apple, maple syrup, lemon juice, walnuts, sage, ground cinnamon, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/semi-savory-apple-stuffed-acorn-squash-50014116 (may not work)