Apple Butternut Squash

 Apple Butternut Squash is a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving Feast.

In the past, the Captain mentioned that there were only a couple foods he didn’t like …and one of those foods was Squash!

Well, you know I love a challenge and so I started preparing squash soup…he likes this thick and creamy soup and he found that he liked this wonderful casserole, too.

Yes, he really likes it….he really does! 

(Sorry, I was taking a spin-off of the movie Norma Rae…and  actress Sally Fields’ Oscar speech!…..ok, never mind!)

I knew it would just take a little sweetness… not on my part….but on the part of the fruits, veggies and pure maple syrup on the top of the squash to win the Captain over! 😉

Well, I can be sweet too!

Sometimes!

This recipe can be made quick and easy.

You could microwave the squash for a few minutes to assist with the cooking time, making it an even quicker casserole.

The Butternut squash has sort of gotten a bad rap in the past, but I truly believe it is coming into it’s own as a great tasting Fall veggie.

Have you used Butternut squash in your cooking?

Me 

Apple Butternut Squash

2014-11-20 12:25:40

When we think of Fall and Thanksgiving...Fall fruits and vegetables simply tumble from our cornucopias and other decor....combining squash, apples and cranberries make this dish a wonderful addition to your Thanksgiving feast.

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Ingredients

1. 1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slices (or you can cube)
2. 2 large granny smith apples, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices (or you can cube)
3. 1/3 cup dried cranberries
4. 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
5. 1/2 tablespoon flour
6. 1/2 teaspoon salt
7. 1/4 teaspoon ground mace (if you don't have mace, substitute nutmeg)
8. 2 tablespoons butter, cubed
9. 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Arrange the sliced or cubed squash and apples into a baking dish (9X13)
2. Sprinkle the cranberries over the top
3. In a small bowl, Mix together brown sugar, butter, flour, salt, walnuts and mace.
4. Spread the sugar mixture over the top of the veggies and fruit
5. Bake, covered with foil in a preheated 375 degree oven for about an hour or until the squash is tender.

Notes

1. Add 1/2 cup of pure maple syrup, 5 minutes before squash is done. It makes a caramelized extra goodness and helps kids to like squash. 😉 And maybe some adults too!

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