Description
A delightful dish that combines the sweetness of apples with the creamy texture of butternut squash, making it a perfect comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the diced butternut squash and sliced apples in a baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Sprinkle the sugar mixture evenly over the squash and apples.
- Dot the mix with butter before stirring gently to combine.
- If desired, sprinkle the chopped walnuts or pecans on top.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the squash is tender and the apples are soft.
- Serve warm and indulge in this delightful dessert!
Notes
For a nutty crunch, consider toasting the walnuts or pecans before adding them on top. Choose firm, sweet apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Fuji for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: butternut squash, apple bake, comfort food, dessert, fall recipe