Acorn Squash with Pear Stuffing   

Ingredients :
2	x	acorn squash
2	tbl	butter or margarine
1	sm	onion chopped
2	med	pears peeled, chopped
2	tbl	light brown sugar
2	tbl	bourbon
1	tsp	salt
1/2	tsp	ground ginger
1/2	tsp	ground nutmeg
1 1/2	cup	orange juice
3/4	cup	sugar

How to cook :

Cut each squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds and membranes.
Place squash halves, cut-side down, in a 13- by 9-inch baking dish.
Add water to depth of 1 inch.
Bake, covered, at 400 degrees for 45 minutes.
Drain. Return squash halves to dish, cut-side up.
Set aside.Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.
Add pear and next 5 ingredients; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
Spoon mixture into squash halves.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.
Bring orange juice to boil in a small saucepan.
Stir in sugar, and boil 10 minutes.
Serve over squash.This recipe yields 4 servings.

Tags : Vegetables

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