Winter Squash & Apple Bake

squash1Serves 4

2 small winter squash (such as acorn)

1 apple, peeled and cut into 1″ cubes

1/4 cup whole fresh cranberries

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 Tb. brown sugar

1-2 Tb. Smart Balance® or other soft spread

  1. Preheat oven to 350º.  Spray sheet pan and a 9″ x9″ baking with cooking spray.
  2. Score the skins of the squash and place in the microwave for 3-4 minutes on high to soften hard shell.  Cut squash in half, scoop out seeds, and place cut side down on sheet pan.  Bake squash in their shells until soft; cool.
  3. Add apples, cranberries, cinnamon and brown sugar to baking dish.  Mix in cooked squash.
  4. Dot the top of the mixture with Smart Balance® and bake in oven for approximately 20 minutes or until apple chunks are tender.

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