Description
A warm and cozy dish combining the sweetness of apples with the earthy flavor of butternut squash, perfect for a comforting dessert or side.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed (about 4 cups)
- 3 firm apples, cored and sliced
- 3 tbsp butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
- Pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Toss squash and apples with melted butter, spices, salt, and maple syrup.
- Spread in the dish and bake for 40–45 minutes, stirring halfway.
- Serve warm with fresh thyme or nuts if desired.
Notes
- Use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples for best texture.
- For a savory option, skip cinnamon and add rosemary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the dish
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg