Butternut Squash Apple Bake
If you’re craving a comforting fall dish, Butternut Squash Apple Bake is a must-try. This warm and delightful recipe combines the natural sweetness of butternut squash and apples, enveloped in fragrant cinnamon and topped with crunchy nuts. It’s the perfect side for cozy family dinners, holiday gatherings, or even as a light dessert. Easy to prepare and full of flavor, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a heartwarming experience that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds butternut squash (peeled, seeded, cubed)
- 2 gala apples (peeled, cored, diced)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or honey)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup pecans (or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the cubed butternut squash, diced apples, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper; stir to incorporate.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread evenly. Dot with butter.
- Cover and bake for 15 minutes.
- Add raisins, cranberries, and nuts; gently toss to combine before covering again.
- Return to the oven for another 15 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.
- Stir before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3/4 cup (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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