Butternut Squash and Apple Bake: A Fall Harvest Recipe

Name: Butternut Squash and Apple Bake: A Fall Harvest Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 10 mins
Ingredients: 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar; 0.25 cup butter, melted; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground mace; 2 pounds butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2 inch slices; 2 large apples - cored, and cut into 1/2 inch slices

Capture the essence of autumn with this delightful butternut squash and apple bake casserole. Elevate your Thanksgiving dinner with this delicious and healthy alternative to traditional candied yams.

Total time1 hr 10 mins
Prep time20 mins
Cook time50 mins
Yield1 (9x13-inch) casserole, 8

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Ingredients

0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
0.25 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon ground mace
2 pounds butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2 inch slices
2 large apples - cored, and cut into 1/2 inch slices

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for baking.
In a mixing bowl, blend brown sugar, melted butter, flour, salt, and mace until well combined.
Layer the squash in an ungreased 9x13-inch baking dish, top with apple slices, and sprinkle evenly with the brown sugar mixture. Cover the dish securely with a lid or aluminum foil.
Bake in the preheated oven until the squash is fork-tender, approximately 50 to 60 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 186 kcal
Fat Content: 6 g
Fiber Content: 4 g
Sugar Content: 21 g
Sodium Content: 341 mg
Protein Content: 2 g
Cholesterol Content: 15 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 35 g
Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g