I must admit I am a latecomer to appreciating butternut squash, but this Butternut Squash Apple Bake recipe won me over. Anytime of the year this combination of apples and butternut squash delivers a wonderfully healthy side dish perfect as a side dish for the Fall holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas. This little side side really pairs well with any entree or skip the entree and have a healthy dessert!
Apples or applesauce can be used in the Butternut Squash Apple Bake; I use applesauce for a fluffier consistency. I like the butternut squash pieces to be surrounded by the applesauce bake for a creamy consistency with soft pieces of butternut squash peeking through.
If you are looking for a low oxalate side dish this is an excellent recipe. If desired the cinnamon can be omitted, but 1/4 teaspoon is a small amount for the portion size. It is such a flexible low oxalate recipe as a sugar substitute can be used for those watching sugar. The topping should be omitted for oxalate watchers, but I love I can make the recipe half with topping and half without topping in one dish!
How To Make Butternut Squash Apple Bake
Ingredients
8 servings
1 10 ounce bag of frozen butternut squash OR 1 medium butternut squash, about 1.5 pounds works well
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 medium apples, peeled and cored *** or 12 oz. applesauce
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Microwave the butternut squash per directions on the bag. If using fresh butternut squash peel squash, remove seeds, cut into large pieces. This is the most labor intensive part of the recipe, it can be tough to tame a butternut squash, be careful! Boil squash for 20-30 minutes until tender. Drain.
In a medium bowl, add the butternut squash and very gently mash a few of the pieces.
Add remaining ingredients and gently mix. This will determine the smoothness of the dish.
Spoon into a 9″ pie dish or an 8″ square glass dish.
Bake 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees.
Need to add some crunch? This is a very flexible and very forgiving side dish. A crunchy sweet topping can be added to the entire dish or just half the dish to satisfy all ! Add the topping before baking.
Butternut Squash Bake Topping (optional)
1 cup slightly crushed cornflakes
1/4 cup chopped pecans or the nut of your choice
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Mix into a crumble and add to the Butternut Squash Apple Bake before baking.
Enjoy !
More Side Dish Recipes To Enjoy
Butternut Squash Apple Bake
Easy to make and a healthy side dish using butternut squash and apples. Fluffy "bake" combines the best of butternut squash and apples (or applesauce) for a versatile side dish which can also be a dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 bag 10 ounce bag of frozen butternut squash OR 1 medium butternut squash
- 12 ounces applesauce or 3 medium apples, peeled and cored
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp sugar can use sugar substitute
- 1/4 tsp cinammon can omit if desired
Optional Topping
- 1 cup slightly crushed cornflakes
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts of your choice
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
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Microwave the butternut squash per directions on the bag. If using fresh butternut squash peel squash, remove seeds, cut into large pieces. This is the most labor intensive part of the recipe, it can be tough to tame a butternut squash, be careful! Boil squash for 20-30 minutes until tender. Drain.
2. In a medium bowl, add the butternut squash and very gently mash a few of the pieces.
3. Add remaining ingredients and gently mix. This will determine the smoothness of the dish.
4. Spoon into a 9" pie dish or an 8" square glass dish.
5. Bake 25-30 minutes at 350 degrees.
Optional Topping
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Combine topping ingredients with a fork and sprinkle on all or a portion of the Butternut Squash Apple Bake before baking.
Recipe Notes
Adding the topping does make the Butternut Squash Apple Bake less healthy, but it also makes the dish more visually appealing 🙂
Love butternut squash and this recipe sounds perfect. Pinning!