Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Medley
A warm and inviting fall side dish of tender butternut squash and sweet apples, spiced with cinnamon and vanilla, topped with dried fruits and nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds peeled, seeded, and cubed butternut squash (about 2 cups)
- 2 gala apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar (or honey)
- 3 tablespoons butter, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup pecans (or walnuts)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine butternut squash, apples, cinnamon, vanilla, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
- Transfer mixture to a lidded baking dish and spread in an even layer.
- Dot the surface with chopped butter, cover, and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove lid, add raisins, dried cranberries, and pecans. Stir gently to incorporate.
- Bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes, until edges are golden and squash is tender.
- Serve warm.
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