Butternut Squash and Apple Bake
A warm and comforting fall side dish featuring butternut squash, apples, and warm spices, perfect for chilly evenings or holiday tables.
Equipment
- Oven
- Large bowl
- Baking dish 9x13 inch recommended
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1.5 pounds butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cubed (about 3-4 cups)
- 2 Gala apples peeled, cored, and diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup raisins
- 0.25 cup pecans chopped
- 0.25 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, gently toss together your cubed butternut squash and diced apples.1.5 pounds butternut squash
- Sprinkle in the ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, brown sugar, chopped butter, salt, and black pepper.1.5 pounds butternut squash
- Toss everything together until the squash and apples are beautifully coated.
- Gently fold in the raisins, chopped pecans, and dried cranberries.1.5 pounds butternut squash
- Pour this mixture into your favorite baking dish (a 9x13 inch dish works well).
- Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the butternut squash is fork-tender and the apples are softened.
- About halfway through the baking time, give everything a gentle stir.
- Serve hot after letting it cool for a few minutes.
Notes
To make this recipe vegan, swap the butter for a vegan butter alternative or use a tablespoon of coconut oil. The dish can be assembled a day in advance and refrigerated.