Butternut Squash Apple Bake
A warm, naturally sweet bake combining roasted butternut squash and juicy apples with cinnamon and nutmeg, perfect as a cozy fall side or dessert.
Equipment
- 1 oven preheated to 375°F
- 1 baking dish greased or lined with parchment paper
- 1 large bowl
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 2-3 apples Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, peeled and sliced
- 2-3 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup optional
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts for topping
- Optional: honey or maple syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease or line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the cubed butternut squash and sliced apples with melted butter, brown sugar or maple syrup if using, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle chopped nuts on top if desired.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until squash is tender and lightly caramelized and apples are soft.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly, then drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired before serving warm.
Notes
- Use sweet apples like Fuji or Gala for balanced flavor.
- Add a pinch of ginger or allspice to enhance spices.
- Cover with foil during baking for softer texture.
- Serve alongside roasted meats or with yogurt for dessert.