Description
Indulge in the perfect fall appetizer with our Caramelized Maple Butternut Bites recipe! Learn how to create a sweet and savory dish with cranberry dust and creamy feta. Click now for the full recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds (907 g) butternut squash (about 900 grams), peeled and cubed
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) vegetable oil (45 milliliters)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) pure maple syrup (60 milliliters)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon (5 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) salt (3 grams)
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) black pepper (1 gram)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) dried cranberries (75 grams)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) crumbled goat cheese (40 grams)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh thyme leaves (4 grams)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the cubed butternut squash in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the squash and toss to coat evenly.
- Add the pure maple syrup to the bowl and mix well.
- Sprinkle the ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper over the squash.
- Toss the squash again to ensure even coating with the spices.
- Spread the squash cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until tender and caramelized.
- Meanwhile, place the dried cranberries in a blender or food processor.
- Pulse the cranberries until they form a coarse dust.
- Once the squash is cooked, remove it from the oven.
- Transfer the roasted squash to a serving platter.
- Sprinkle the cranberry dust evenly over the squash.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Evenly distribute the olive oil and maple syrup on the butternut squash for a harmonious flavor.
- For a sweeter taste, adjust the amount of pure maple syrup to your liking.
- Don’t overlook the dried cranberry dust for a unique texture and flavor boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: caramelized butternut, maple bites, cranberry dust, creamy feta, savory appetizer