Autumn Delight Acorn Squash

This delicious and luxurious dessert comes together very quickly and can be made in advance. For a flavor boost, add a splash of rum to the ingredients. I love eating seasonally and acorn squash is the ultimate fall and winter dish. It is nutrient dense, rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Acorn squash provides a great amount of fiber and a high fiber diet can help prevent diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. It also helps to flush out the system and get rid of toxins.

Autumn Delight Acorn Squash

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS 

• acorn squash, or you can use the bottom half of a butternut squash
• 1 small pear, grated
• 1 apple, grated
• 1 quince, grated
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rum (optional)
• 1 tbsp raisins
• cinnamon to taste

DIRECTIONS

• STEP 1. Preheat oven 400 F.
• STEP 2. Cut the top part off of the squash and scrape the seeds out using a spoon.
• STEP 3. In a bowl, mix the grated fruits with the rest of the ingredients.
• STEP 4. Scoop the filling into the squash, and place in baking pan covered with some water. Bake for 50 minutes, until tender.
• STEP 5. Take out of the oven and sprinkle with cinnamon.