BUTTERNUT SQUASH, APPLE & RAISIN BAKE

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BUTTERNUT SQUASH, APPLE & RAISIN BAKE image

This side dish pairs well with pork or roast chicken, but it might as well be for dessert the way the squash & apples carmelize while roasting.

Provided by Judy W

Categories     Side Casseroles

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large (3-4 lb. total) butternut squash
2 Tbsp canola oil
1 tsp chinese five-spice powder or pumpkin pie spice
5 apples, granny smith or mc intosh
1/3 c apple cider vinegar
1/3 c maple syrup
1/3 c raisins or currants
1/3 c pecans (optional)
1/4 tsp sea salt
fresh ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400^. Peel, seed, and cut squash into cubes; place in a large bowl. Toss squash with canola oil and spice. Spread on a rimmed cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
  • 2. Core apples, remove peels and cut into cubes. Place apple pieces in a large bowl. In a small bowl, combine vinegar and maple syrup; pour over apples.
  • 3. Combine apples with squash and toss gently. Return both to baking sheet, and bake 5-10 minutes until cooked through and tender. Remove apples and squash from oven and place in serving dish. Add raisins, pecans, salt and pepper, and serve.

Joy Anderson
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I love the sweet and savory flavors of this dish.


Lisa Parker
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This is a great way to use up leftover butternut squash.


King Spenzy
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I made this dish for Thanksgiving and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Sasha Faith
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This dish is perfect for a potluck or holiday dinner.


MD ABULKHAER
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This is a great fall dish. The butternut squash and apples are at their best this time of year.


Aporna Ghosh
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I was really impressed with this dish. It was easy to make and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Victor Nwaizu
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This dish was a hit with my family. The kids loved the sweet flavors of the squash and apples, and the adults appreciated the savory spices. I will definitely be making this again.


Eshan Tipu
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I really enjoyed the combination of flavors in this dish. The butternut squash was sweet and creamy, the apples were tart and juicy, and the raisins added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Paul Chimezie
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This was a great dish to make ahead of time. I made it the night before and it was even better the next day.


Anum Manzar
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I found this dish to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more spices or herbs.


Angela Oratile
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less apples and raisins.


abubakari Alhassan
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe but I was pleasantly surprised. The squash was tender and flavorful and the apples and raisins added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Nbin Pun mogor
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This is a very easy and flavorful dish to make. The squash is cooked perfectly and the spices really shine through. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Saifoul hossain
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I've made this dish several times now and it always comes out great. It's a great way to use up leftover butternut squash and apples from the fall harvest.


Chandru Chandru
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This butternut squash dish was an absolute hit! The combination of sweet apples and raisins with the savory spices was perfection. It was a great side dish for our Thanksgiving dinner.