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Acorn Squash Rings

2 large acorn squash (about 1-1/2 pounds each)
4 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 medium onion, quartered and sliced
1 large Golden Delicious apple, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large Red Delicious apple, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 banana, sliced
1 orange, sectioned and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 to 1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped toasted almonds

Cut ends from squash. Slice each squash widthwise into four rings;

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 6, 2008

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remove seeds. Place rings on a greased foil-lined baking pan. In a
small saucepan, bring 2 tablespoons butter and syrup to a boil. Brush
each ring with syrup mixture. Cover and bake at 350° for 30
minutes. Uncover and bake another 10-15 minutes, basting with syrup
mixture. In a skillet, saute onion in remaining butter. Add apples
and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in banana, orange
and seasonings; heat through. Place rings on serving platter; fill
centers with apple mixture. Sprinkle with almonds.

Yield: 8 servings.