BUTTERNUT SQUASH, APPLE & RAISIN BAKE

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BUTTERNUT SQUASH, APPLE & RAISIN BAKE image

This side dish pairs well with pork or roast chicken, but it might as well be for dessert the way the squash & apples carmelize while roasting.

Provided by Judy W

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large (3-4 lb. total) butternut squash
2 Tbsp canola oil
1 tsp chinese five-spice powder or pumpkin pie spice
5 apples, granny smith or mc intosh
1/3 c apple cider vinegar
1/3 c maple syrup
1/3 c raisins or currants
1/3 c pecans (optional)
1/4 tsp sea salt
fresh ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400^. Peel, seed, and cut squash into cubes; place in a large bowl. Toss squash with canola oil and spice. Spread on a rimmed cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
  • 2. Core apples, remove peels and cut into cubes. Place apple pieces in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine vinegar and maple syrup; pour over apples.
  • 3. Combine apples with squash and toss gently. Return both to baking sheet, and bake 5-10 minutes until cooked through and tender. Remove apples and squash from oven and place in serving dish. Add raisins, pecans, salt and pepper, and serve.

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