c("Cut squash in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membrane.", "Place squash, cut side down, in a vegetable steamer; arrange apricots around squash.", "Place steamer over boiling water in a Dutch oven.", "Cover and steam 15 minutes or  until squash is crisp-tender.", "Coarsely chop apricots.", "Combine chopped apricots, raisins, apricot preserves, water, and salt.", "Spoon evenly into each squash half.", "Cover and steam 5 minutes or until squash is  tender.", "Sprinkle with toasted almonds.")