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Ingredients

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash (2 lb.)
  • 1 can (8 oz.) pineapple tidbits, drained
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. grated fresh gingerroot
  • 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
  • 24 RITZ Crackers

Method

  • Cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out seeds.
  • Place, cut-sides down, in large microwaveable dish; cover.
  • Microwave on HIGH 10 min.
  • Wrap kitchen towel around one of the squash halves, then squeeze squash.
  • If squash gives slightly, it is cooked through.
  • Cool squash.
  • Use fork to remove strands of squash from each half; set aside.
  • Mix pineapple, sugar, gingerroot and nutmeg in medium saucepan.
  • Bring to boil on medium heat, stirring frequently.
  • Cook until sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently.
  • Add squash; mix well.
  • Cook an additional 30 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Cool.
  • Remove 3/4 cup of the squash mixture for immediate use.
  • Place remaining squash mixture in resealable container or jar.
  • Cover and store in refrigerator to serve another time.
  • Spread 1 tsp.
  • of the cream cheese onto each cracker; top with 1 tsp.
  • of the squash mixture.