Acorn Squash and Apple Mash

Acorn Squash and Apple Mash

Ingredients:

1 lb acorn squash, halved and seeded

2 T butter

¼ tsp cinnamon

⅛ tsp nutmeg

¼ cup finely diced shallots

1 apple, peeled, cored, and diced

¼ tsp salt

½ cup chicken broth

Directions:

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place squash, cut sides up, in a baking dish filled ¼ of the way with water. Place 1 T of butter in each squash half and sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Cover with aluminum foil and roast until tender, 45 min to an hour. Remove the squash and let cool. Remove flesh and place in a food processor.

Melt the remaining butter in a skillet of medium high heat. Add in the shallots and cook for 1 minute. Add the apples and salt and cook for 3 minutes. Add the broth and cook until apples are soft, about 10 minutes. Remove the pan and place apple mixture in food processor with the squash.

Puree on high until smooth. Adjust seasonings as needed. Serve warm.