Recipe - Squash rings with apple curry butter

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Baking Time: 45 to 50 minutes
Serves: 4 to 6

Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter
1 onion, chopped
2-1/2 tsp curry powder
1 apple, peeled, cored and diced
1/3 cup apple juice
1/4 cup currants
1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
1 medium acorn squash (about 2 lb/1 kg)
Chopped fresh coriander (optional)

Preparation Instructions:
In large skillet, melt 1 tbsp of the butter over medium heat; cook onion for about 5 minutes or until lightly browned.

Add 1-1/2 tsp of the curry powder; cook for 30 seconds. Add apple, apple juice, currants, salt and pepper; cook until liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes.

Trim ends of squash and cut into 4 thick slices or rings; remove seeds. Set aside.

In small skillet, melt remaining butter over medium heat; stir in remaining 1 tsp curry powder and stir until fragrant.
Brush some over 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Arrange squash rings in single layer. Spoon apple filling into centre of rings; drizzle with remaining curry butter (mostly on squash). Cover with foil and bake in 350°F oven until squash is tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove from pan using lifter. Serve sprinkled with coriander, if desired.

Tip: Apple filling can be made 1 day ahead. Completed dish also re-heats well.