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Gingered Pears in Acorn Squash

Gingered Pears in Acorn Squash
Gingered Pears in Acorn Squash might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 350 calories, 4g of protein, and 17g of fat. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up acorn squash, firmly brown sugar, butter, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

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Make a small cut into each squash; microwave at HIGH 1 to 2 minutes to ease halving squash.
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Cut squash in half crosswise; remove and discard seeds.
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Place squash, cut side up, in a 13" x 9" x 2" baking dish.
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Combine pear, brown sugar, ginger, butter, and, if desired, liqueur; spoon evenly into squash halves.
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Add boiling water to a depth of 1/2" to dish. Cover and bake at 350 for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until squash is tender.
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Transfer squash to a serving dish; sprinkle with toasted hazelnuts.
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*To remove hazelnut skins, cook hazelnuts with 1 teaspoon baking soda in boiling water 30 to 45 seconds.
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Drain nuts; rub with dish towel (skins come right off). Dry before toasting.
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Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score8
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