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Butternut Squash Apple Bake

Butternut Squash Apple Bake: A Sweet Autumn Comfort Classic

Butternut Squash Apple Bake is a delightful dish combining roasted butternut squash and sweet apples, perfect for autumn.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 1 medium Butternut Squash Cubed
  • 3 Gala Apples Diced; alternatives include Fuji or Honeycrisp
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Add nutmeg for extra flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with maple sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Optional
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with plant-based margarine
For the Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Raisins Can replace with dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries Any dried fruit can be used
  • 1/2 cup Pecans Omit for nut-free

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cubed butternut squash and diced Gala apples. Add cinnamon, vanilla extract, and brown sugar, tossing until coated.
  3. Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the mixture, mixing thoroughly.
  4. Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish. Dot with butter, cover with foil, and bake for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with raisins, dried cranberries, and pecans, toss gently, cover, and return to the oven for another 15 minutes.
  6. Bake for an additional 15 minutes until the squash is tender and lightly browned.
  7. Stir gently before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Taste and adjust sweetness before baking. Cover with foil to retain moisture during the first half of baking.

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