Butternut Squash Apple Bake
Directions
- 1Preheat your oven to 375F (190C) and lightly grease a medium baking dish.
- 2In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed butternut squash and diced apples.
- 3Sprinkle in cinnamon, vanilla extract, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the mixture is well coated.
- 4Add raisins and pecans, stirring gently to distribute evenly.
- 5Transfer everything to the prepared baking dish.
- 6Dot the top with chopped butter pieces.
- 7Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- 8Remove the foil, stir gently, and bake for another 2025 minutes, until the squash is tender and the apples are caramelized.
- 9Serve warm.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 2 Gala apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 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
Equipment
ovenbaking dishmixing bowlfoil
Tips
- Serve warm as a flavorful side dish that pairs beautifully with roasted chicken, turkey, or pork.