Acorn Squash with Peaches

Name: Acorn Squash with Peaches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 small acorn squash; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/4 cups frozen unsweetened sliced peaches, thawed; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 4 teaspoons butter; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, optional

Serve up squash in a deliciously different new way! “This recipe's sure to win over folks who don't think they like squash. I enjoy it served with poultry.” Mary Louise Fash - Walterboro, South Carolina

Ingredients

2 small acorn squash
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/4 cups frozen unsweetened sliced peaches, thawed
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 teaspoons butter
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, optional

Directions

Cut squash in half; remove seeds. Place cut side up in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Place the peaches, brown sugar and lemon juice in a food processor. Cover and process until blended. Spoon over squash; dot with butter.
Cover and bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until tender. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.