APPLE, BUTTERNUT SQUASH, AND LEEK GRATIN

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Apple, Butternut Squash, and Leek Gratin image

A super simple yet divine side perfect for cozy fall dinners or even your Thanksgiving table.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons + 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 leeks (green portion cut off, washed well and cut into skinny lengthwise strips)
1/2 cup dry sherry
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage (or 1 teaspoon dried)
One pound butternut squash (peeled, seeded, and sliced into 1/8 inch rounds)
One pound apples (I suggest McIntosh, Gala, or Macoun, peeled, cut in half, cored, and sliced 1/8 inch thick)
1 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium saute pan over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Add the leeks, sprinkle with a little salt and pepper, and saute over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 - 12 minutes until they start to brown.
  • Stir in the sherry and fresh sage, and continue cooking for about another 3 minutes, until the sherry has reduced.
  • In a casserole dish (2 quart size preferably), lay all the butternut squash on the bottom. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper on the squash.
  • Cover with the leeks.
  • Lay the apples on the leeks. If, unlike me, you have an actual apple corer, you can probably make these look waaaay prettier.
  • Brush the apples with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Sprinkle on the Parmesan.
  • Cover the dish with foil, and bake for 45 minutes, or until the apples and squash are easily pierced with a fork.
  • Increase the oven heat to 450 degrees. Uncover the dish, and bake for another 10 minutes or so, until top is nicely browned.
  • Let cool for 5-10 minutes.

Shiella Lyn Belinario
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion, but it's also easy enough to make for a weeknight meal.


Shezad Shezad
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I'm not a big fan of butternut squash, but I really enjoyed this gratin. The apples and leeks balance out the sweetness of the squash, and the gratin is so creamy and flavorful.


Sharon Barlow
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This gratin is so creamy and flavorful. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter night.


Rasul Sarder
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This gratin is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash. It's a delicious and easy way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


MD Tanvir Sarkar YT
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I love how this gratin uses seasonal ingredients. It's a great way to enjoy the flavors of fall.


PM Kaptan
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This gratin is the perfect side dish for a holiday meal. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Dost Mustafa
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and this gratin is a great addition to my repertoire. It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Jesse Turner
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This gratin is so comforting and flavorful. It's the perfect dish for a cold winter night.


Darren Smith
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I love that this gratin is healthy and delicious. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


PUBG Tech
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This is a great recipe to make ahead of time. I usually make it the day before I want to serve it, and it reheats perfectly.


YASSINE OTAKU6
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This gratin is so versatile! I've made it with different types of cheese, and I've also added other vegetables, like spinach and mushrooms.


Lisa Cairns
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I've never made a gratin before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out perfectly, and it was absolutely delicious.


Felipe Rodriguez
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I'm not a huge fan of butternut squash, but I really enjoyed this gratin. The apples and leeks balance out the sweetness of the squash, and the gratin is so creamy and flavorful.


Harriet Linger
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion, but it's also easy enough to make for a weeknight meal. I love that it's vegetarian, so it's a great option for people with dietary restrictions.


md yakub Ali Rasel
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I made this gratin for Thanksgiving last year, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it, and I've been asked to make it again for Christmas!


Farman Khan Solangi
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This is one of my favorite fall recipes! The combination of apples, butternut squash, and leeks is just perfect, and the gratin is so creamy and comforting.


ezewuzie agha
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I've made this gratin several times now, and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover butternut squash, and it's also a delicious and healthy side dish.


Raihan Hossen
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I love how easy this dish is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Asrif Asrif
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This dish was a hit at our dinner party! The flavors of the apple, butternut squash, and leek blended perfectly, and the gratin was perfectly golden and crispy.