This fall, pumpkin is getting kicked up a notch. The following apple-centric recipe is a quick dorm room recipe that is, delicious and perfect for a cold autumn day.

Pumpkin Stuffed with Apple Stuffing

Start to Finish: 20 Minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 1 mini pumpkin
• 1 large apple (deseeded, peeled and diced)
• 1 box of cornbread stuffing (stovetop)
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 ½ cup water

Step 1: Prepare the Pumpkin

1. Clean pumpkin
2. Cut out lid
3. Completely remove all seeds and pulp
4. Place pumpkin into microwave-safe bowl
5. Place wet napkin on top of pumpkin
6. Microwave on high heat for 10 minutes (or until tender)

Step 2: Prepare the filling

1. Blend butter and water in microwave-safe bowl
2. Add diced apples to butter/water mixture
3. Microwave on high heat for 3-5 minutes (until brought to a boil)
4. Empty box of cornbread stuffing into pumpkin
5. Gently mix in apple/butter/water mixture
6. Place lid on top for 5-10 minutes to allow stuffing to set

Serve warm and cut into ¼ slices