Description
A comforting dessert combining sweet apples and earthy butternut squash, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed
- 2 apples, sliced (your favorite variety)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
- Combine the squash and apples in a large bowl, making sure to mix them well.
- In another bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and melted butter. Pour this mixture over the squash and apples, tossing everything to coat evenly.
- Spread the mixture into a greased baking dish.
- If you like, sprinkle walnuts and raisins or cranberries on top for added texture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the squash is fork-tender.
- Serve warm as a delightful dessert thatโs sure to impress!
Notes
For best results, cut the butternut squash into uniform cubes for even cooking. Adjust spices to your taste and consider using pre-cubed butternut squash for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg