Autumn Butternut Squash Apple Bake: Easy Comfort Food Delight
An easy and delicious comfort food recipe that combines the sweetness of apples with the earthy flavors of butternut squash.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups butternut squash, peeled and diced
- 2 cups apples, peeled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced butternut squash and sliced apples.
- In a separate bowl, mix the cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and melted butter.
- Pour the mixture over the squash and apples, stirring to coat.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes until the squash is tender.
Notes
- For a crunchy topping, consider adding breadcrumbs or nuts before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: butternut squash, apple, bake, autumn, comfort food