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                        MAPLE ACORN SQUASH NO. 1

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Side dish                        Vegetables

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  4       ea           Med Acorn squash
  1       t            Cinnamon
    1/4   t            Cloves
    1/4   c            Butter
    3/4   c            Maple syrup
    1/2   t            Nutmeg
    1/2   t            Salt
  2       ea           Bacon, quartered

 A Christmas favorite. Cut each squash in half; remove seeds and
 fibers. Arrange the halves, cut side up in a large shallow baking
 pan. In a small bowl, blend together the syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg,
 cloves, salt, and butter. Spoon about 2 Tbsp of the mixture into the
 hollow of each squash. Top with a piece of bacon. Add boiling water
 to pan, about 1 inch deep. Bake in a preheated 350f oven until
 tender, about 1 hour.



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