Recipe: Acorn Squash Rings (baked with apples)

ACORN SQUASH RINGS
From: Kathy in MA

This is delicious! For a change add 1/2 cup chopped cranberries and 1 peeled and separated orange to the squash rings for a different flavor.

1 or 2 medium acorn squash
3 or 4 apples, peeled and halved
1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup apple cider or juice
FOR THE SUGAR MIXTURE:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp light corn syrup
2 Tbsp butter

Spray or lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Cut squash crosswise into 3/4 inch rings. Discard seeds. Arrange slices in pan and place an apple half in center of each. Pour juices over all.

Bake covered in a 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes.

Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter in saucepan for stove or dish for microwave. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Brush sugar mixture on squash and bake uncovered for another 30 minutes until squash is tender. Add more juice during baking if needed.