- 3 medium acorn squash
- 2/3 cup dried cherries or cranberries
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons butter or stick margarine
- Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side up in two 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dishes coated with nonstick cooking spray. Combine the cherries, brown sugar, lemon peel, nutmeg and salt; spoon into squash halves. Sprinkle with lemon juice; dot with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 45-55 minutes or until squash is tender.