Acorn Squash with Butter Sauce

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds acorn squash 
• 1 tablespoon butter 
• 0.3 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup 
• 0.1 teaspoon salt 
• 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• paper towels
• oven
• knife
• plastic wrap
• baking pan
• microwave

Directions

1. Pierce squash several times with a sharp knife; place on paper towels in microwave oven. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute.
2. Cut squash in half lengthwise. Discard seeds and membrane.
3. Cut each squash half lengthwise into 4 wedges.
4. Pour 1/3 cup water into an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.
5. Place squash, cut sides up, in pan. Cover with plastic wrap, turning back 1 corner to vent (do not allow plastic wrap to touch food). Microwave at HIGH 10 minutes or until tender.
6. Place butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave at HIGH 20 seconds or until butter melts. Stir in syrup, nutmeg, and salt. Spoon sauce over squash wedges.