2 large acorn squash, split length-
1 wise and seeded
1 cup chopped pear
1/2 cup raw cranberries (fresh or
1 frozen)
3 tbsp undiluted orange juice
1 concentrate
3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground allspice
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place squash cut side up on foil-lined
baking sheet. In a large bowl, combine pear, cranerries, orange juice
concentrate, honey or syrup, cinnamon and allspice. Spoon mixture
into squash cavities. Use any extra liquid to brush cut edges of
squash. Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until squash is soft. Serve
hot. Serves 4. Per Serving: 126 calories; 3 g. protein; .5 g. fat; 4
mg carbohydrate; 0 cholesterol; 4 mg. sodium, 7 g. fiber From
_Vegetarian Times_, November, 1992
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Cranberry; Fruit; Vegetable
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