Maple Acorn Squash

I love squash, and I love when I get squash in my bountiful basket.  I love it even more when its acorn squash.  Acorn squash has got to be my favorite, and I got 3 this week.  I usually am lazy and just cut them in half and stick them in the microwave to cook...but now I'm on a mission to make all of my food taste better, so here is the most amazing acorn squash you will ever have (really, I mean it!), I adapted this recipe from my Better Homes and Garden Cookbook:

This is on Simply Sugar and Gluten Free's Slighty Indulgent Tuesday's March 29, 2011 page, go here to see! :)
Maple Acorn Squash

1 medium acorn squash
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons dairy-free margarine (like Nucoa or Blue Bonnet Light), melted
1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions
1. Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove and discard seeds.  Arrange the squash halves, cut sides down, in a 2-quart baking dish (or on a cookie sheet).  Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.  Turn squash halves cut side up.

2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir together the rest of the ingredients.  Spoon the mixture into centers of squash halves. Bake 20 to25 minutes more or until squash is tender.

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