Description
Butternut Squash Apple Bake is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors that will warm your heart and home. This comforting dish features tender butternut squash and juicy apples, enhanced by crunchy pecans and tart dried cranberries—all enveloped in a warm spiced glaze. Perfect as a cozy side dish for your fall gatherings or as a light dessert, it brings together the best of seasonal ingredients. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also offers a beautiful presentation, making it an ideal choice for both casual family dinners and festive occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large butternut squash (about 3 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 large apples (such as Honeycrisp or Gala), peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine cubed butternut squash and apples.
- In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until mixed.
- Pour the butter mixture over the squash and apples; toss to coat evenly.
- Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Add pecans and cranberries; bake an additional 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dish (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 186
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 69mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg