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Asparagus and Acorn Squash Rings

Asparagus and Acorn Squash Rings comes together with Asparagus Stalks, X Small Or Medium Acorn Squash, X Scauce, Clarified Butter, and Sugar. Serves 4. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

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Ingredients

• 16 pc
• 2
• 1
• 1/4 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 1/2 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 2 tbsp
• 6 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Trim thick asparagus ends; cut squash in half crosswise. Scoop out and discard squash seeds; slice squash into 1/4-inch rings.

2. 2

   In kettle, carefully cook squash rings, then asparagus in boiling, salted water until tender. Don't overcook. Drain each vegetable as soon as it's tender.

3. 3

   Heat butter in medium skillet. Add sugar and walnuts.

4. 4

   Stir over medium heat until sugar is light brown. Deglaze pan with lemon juice, vingar and cider. Cook, stirring constantly, to reduce by half.

5. 5

   To serve, layer 3 acorn squash rings on each of 4 plates; put 4 asparagus spears thru acorn squash. Spoon sauce over.