ACORN SQUASH WITH APPLES& & NUTS

1 acorn squash, cut* into 4 pieces, seeds removed

1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, diced

3/4 tsp Splenda brown sugar blend

1 tbsp butter, melted

1 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Place squash pieces in a slow cooker, peel side down.

In a small bowl, combine apples, Splenda brown sugar, butter, nuts, salt, and cinnamon. Scoop evenly into the squash wedges. Cover and cook on low setting 5 hours or half that on high setting. Squash is ready when skin begins to pucker and the flesh is fork tender.

*Before attempting to cut squash, place in microwave and cook on high 1 to 2 minutes. This will soften the skin so cutting will be easier.

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