Butternut Squash Apple Bake

 

Sweet apples and tender butternut squash baked together with warm cinnamon, raisins, and pecans — a comforting dish that’s perfect for fall and the holidays.

 

Ingredients

 

• 1 ½ pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed

• 2 Gala apples, peeled, cored, and diced

• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons butter, chopped

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

• ¼ cup raisins

• ¼ cup pecans, chopped

 

 

Method

 

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a medium baking dish.

 

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed butternut squash and diced apples.

 

Sprinkle in cinnamon, vanilla extract, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the mixture is well coated.

 

Add raisins and pecans, stirring gently to distribute evenly.

 

Transfer everything to the prepared baking dish. Dot the top with chopped butter pieces.

 

Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil, stir gently, and bake for another 20–25 minutes, until the squash is tender and the apples are caramelized.