Apple-Sauced Acorn Squash

 

1 acorn squash (1 pound), cut in half lengthwise and seeded

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 pinch ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt  

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place squash halves cut-side up on a rimmed baking sheet.

2. In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients; mix well. Spoon mixture evenly in squash halves.

3. Bake 1 to 1-1/4 hours, or until tender. Cut each squash half lengthwise into thirds, and serve