Best 8 Butternut Squash With Apple And Cranberries Recipes

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Butternut squash is a delicious and versatile winter squash that can be enjoyed in many different ways. When paired with apples and cranberries, it creates a sweet and tangy dish that is perfect for a fall or winter meal. This article will provide you with a variety of recipes for cooking butternut squash with apples and cranberries, so you can find the perfect one for your taste and dietary needs.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH APPLE AND CRANBERRIES



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This hearty butternut squash recipe has all the warmth of fall wrapped into this one seasonally delicious dish!

Provided by I Can't Believe its Not Butter!

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!®

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread, melted
1 (1- 3/4) pound butternut squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium apple, cubed
½ cup dried cranberries
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Combine all ingredients in 1-1/2-quart baking dish. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47.2 g, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 101.4 mg, Sugar 24.3 g

BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH APPLE & CRANBERRIES



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This seasonal favorite is sure to please.

Yield Serves 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread, melted
1 medium butternut squash (about 1-3/4 lbs.), cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 5 cups)
1 medium apple, cubed
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoons brown sugar, firmly packed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Combine all ingredients in 1-1/2-quart baking dish. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until squash is tender.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH, APPLE AND CRANBERRY CRISP



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick cooking spray, for the baking dish
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
Pinch kosher salt
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cut into cubes and kept cold
1/4 cup rolled oats
1 pound butternut squash, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
2 apples, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Pinch kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the crisp: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Mix the flour, brown sugar and salt in a bowl. Use a pastry blender, two knives, or a food processor to cut in the butter until the size of peas. Add the oats and combine, taking care to not break up the oats too much. Set aside.
  • For the filling: In a bowl, combine the squash, apples and cranberries and toss with the granulated sugar, cornstarch, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Top with the crisp mixture. Bake until the top is golden brown and crispy, 50 to 55 minutes.

SQUASH WITH APPLES & CRANBERRIES



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Butternut or acorn squash are great for this recipe. I searched Zaar for a similar recipe but could not find one so decided to post this one. This is a tasty and attractive way to serve squash. Especially lovely on your holiday table. If you wish peel the squash and cut it into bite size pieces, place all the ingredients into a casserole dish, mix well, cover casserole & bake at 375 for apprx 1 hour

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 acorn squash, cut in half and seeded
4 tablespoons butter or 4 tablespoons margarine
1 1/4 cups of fresh apples, peeled, cored, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 tablespoons brown sugar or 2 tablespoons brown sugar substitute
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Cut a small slice from the bottom of each cleaned Squash half (this allows the squash to sit level) and place, cavity side up, in an oven proof baking dish.
  • Mix together the butter, cinnamon & nutmeg and sugar.
  • Place 1 tbsp of the mixture in the cavity of each squash half.
  • Distibute the cranberries between the 4 halves on top of the butter.
  • Add the apples on top of the cranberries.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cover the squash with foil and bake for apprx 1 hour, remove foil and check that they are tender
  • Bake uncovered for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and gently mix the cranberries & apples so you see both the apple & the cranberries - serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.9, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 30.5, Sodium 110.5, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 5, Sugar 11.3, Protein 2

CRANBERRY-APPLE BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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"This easy casserole is a wonderful accompaniment for fall and winter dinners," writes Pat Waymire from Yellow Springs, Ohio. "The preserves and marmalade sweeten the cranberries and give the dish a fine fruitiness."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed (about 6 cups)
4 cups water
1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling
3/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
2 tablespoons apricot preserves

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine squash and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cove and simmer until squash is tender, about 25 minutes. drain. Spread the pie filling in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Top with squash. Combine cranberry sauce, marmalade and preserves; spoon over squash. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH APPLE AND CRANBERRIES



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This hearty butternut squash recipe has all the warmth of fall wrapped into this one seasonally delicious dish!

Provided by I Can't Believe its Not Butter

Categories     I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!®

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread, melted
1 (1- 3/4) pound butternut squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium apple, cubed
½ cup dried cranberries
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Combine all ingredients in 1-1/2-quart baking dish. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake an additional 15 minutes or until squash is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47.2 g, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 101.4 mg, Sugar 24.3 g

BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CRANBERRIES



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Make and share this Baked Butternut Squash and Cranberries recipe from Food.com.

Provided by hipbonez

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
1/2 onion, sliced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon olive oil
sage
thyme
1 pinch cinnamon
1/4 cup cranberry juice (white or red)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss squash and onions with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and seasonings.
  • combine with cranberries.
  • spread in a baking dish.
  • preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • place in oven for 1 hour.
  • pour cranberry juice over squash and put back in oven for 15-20 minutes.
  • serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.4, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 12.4, Carbohydrate 38.2, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 9.2, Protein 3

BUTTERNUT SQUASH APPLE BAKE



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Even those who aren't fans of squash enjoy this side dish. Sweet slices of butternut squash are topped with apples covered in a cinnamon-sugar glaze for a quick and easy dinner accompaniment. -Ellie Klopping, Toledo, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 butternut squash (2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices
3 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Layer squash and apples in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Mix brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; sprinkle over top. Drizzle with butter. , Bake, covered, until squash and apples are tender, 45-55 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: Look for butternut squash that is firm and heavy for its size, with smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid squash with soft spots or bruises.
  • Peel the squash carefully: Butternut squash can be peeled with a vegetable peeler or a sharp knife. Be careful not to cut yourself!
  • Cut the squash into even-sized pieces: This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a variety of apples: Different varieties of apples will give your dish different flavors and textures. For a tart flavor, try Granny Smith apples. For a sweeter flavor, try Honeycrisp or Fuji apples.
  • Don't overcook the squash: Butternut squash should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked squash will be mushy.
  • Serve the squash warm: Butternut squash can be served as a side dish or as a main course. It is delicious on its own or topped with your favorite sauce or dressing.

Conclusion:

Butternut squash with apples and cranberries is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a great way to use up seasonal produce, and it is a healthy and satisfying meal. With its sweet and savory flavors, butternut squash with apples and cranberries is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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