2 acorn squash, halved lengthwise and seeds removed
1/2 cup water
1 12 stick butter
1 large apple, cored and cut into small pieces
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
 

Bake squash cut side up in water (at 400^o F in oven for 45 minutes OR approximately 8 minutes on High in microwave) until tender

If using microwave start filling now, if using conventional oven wait until about 10 minutes before starting filling

Melt butter in skillet

Stir in apple, sugar cinnamon and vanilla

Cook over medium heat, constantly stirring until apples are tender

Spoon into squash, garnish with pecans

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