Cranberry-Filled Squash (Microwave Only!)

• 2 (1 lb) acorn squash
• 34 cup fresh cranberries or 34 cup frozen cranberries
• 3 tablespoons orange juice or 3 tablespoons orange marmalade
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

1. With a fork, pierce the whole squash on each side.
2. Place on a paper towel in the microwave oven.
3. Microwave 12 to 15 minutes or until fork-tender, turning over after 5 minutes.
4. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, in a one-quart casserole, combine the remaining ingredients.
6. Cover with waxed paper.
7. Microwave for 3 to 5 minutes or until berries have popped, stirring after 2 minutes.
8. Cut the squash in half.
9. Remove the seeds.
10. Place cut side up on a microwave-proof platter.
11. Spoon cranberry mixture into the hollowed-out squash.
12. Cover with waxed paper and microwave for 1 to 3 minutes to heat through.

acorn squash, fresh cranberries, orange juice, brown sugar, butter, lemon juice

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cranberry-filled-squash-microwave-only-4919 (may not work)