Acorn squash stuffed with apple couscous

1. Place couscous in a small mixing bowl.
2. Set aside.
3. bring apple juice to a boil in a small saucepan & pour over the couscous.
4. Cover & set aside until the juice is absorbed.
5. This will take 15 minutes.
6. stir in the fruit, apple juice concentrate, cardamom & maple syrup.
7. Set aside.
8. steam squash halves until tender, about 15 minutes.
9. Drain & place on a baking sheet.
10. Preheat oven to 350°F.
11. Fill squash halves with the couscous mixture & bake for 20 minutes.
12. Top with pecans & serve.
13. "vegetarian gourmet" winter, 1995.