MAPLE SQUASH 'N' APPLES

Maple Squash 'n' Apples image

I was never a fan of squash. But when I came across this recipe several years ago, I tried making it. My family is glad I did. - Sharon Rink, Appleton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup apple juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
3 small butternut squash (about 1-1/2 pounds each)
4 large apples, peeled and sliced

Steps:

In a small saucepan, combine the syrup, butter and apple juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; whisk in the cinnamon, salt and allspice. Set aside., Peel squash and cut in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Cut squash into 1/4-inch slices. Place a third of the squash in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the apples and a third of the squash. Top with alternating slices of remaining apples and squash. Pour syrup mixture over the top., Cover and bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until squash is almost tender. Uncover, bake 15 minutes longer, basting twice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 215mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.