Yield: 4 servings
2 small sweet dumpling squash or acorn squash, scrubbed, halved and seeded
Salt and pepper
4 Tbsp butter
1/3 cup homemade applesauce (My recipe for homemade applesauce is here.)
cinnamon
Preheat the oven to 350° F.
Line a baking sheet with foil.
Lay the squash halves on the foil, skin side down. Sprinkle the squash liberally with salt and pepper. Put 1 Tablespoon of butter into each cavity. Flip the squash over so that the skin side is up and roast for 45 minutes. Test the squash for doneness with a fork. Remove from the oven.
Flip the squash over and fill each cavity with 1/3 cup homemade applesauce. Return the squash to the oven for 15 more minutes.
Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve.
Note: My squash were done after 45 minutes so I did not put the squash back in the oven after filling them with applesauce. I did not add the sprinkle of cinnamon because I forgot! They turned out super without the extra time in the oven and the sprinkle of cinnamon.
Store bought applesauce could be used but I am really partial to homemade!