Description
A cozy bake combining sweet apples and nutty butternut squash with warm spices, perfect for autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 medium apples, cored and sliced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Peel the butternut squash, remove the seeds, and cut it into even 1-inch cubes. Core the apples and slice them into 1/4- to 1/2-inch wedges. Place squash and apples in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the bowl with squash and apples. Drizzle the melted butter and the maple syrup (if using) over the mixture. Toss everything gently until evenly coated.
- Transfer the coated mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading in an even layer. Sprinkle with the chopped nuts if desired. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until tender.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly for 5–10 minutes before serving warm. It can be topped with additional chopped nuts or a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.
Notes
For deeper flavor, roast the squash cubes before mixing with apples, and choose firm apples like Honeycrisp for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg