Butternut Squash Apple Bake

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Butternut Squash Apple Bake is the side dish that will have your family and friends saying “More, please.”

Butternut Squash Apple Bake

• 2 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded, quartered and cut into thick slices
• 3 apples, peeled, core removed and cut into chunks
• 1 c fresh cranberries
• 3/4 c pecan halves
• 1/3 c coconut or brown sugar
• 3 T butter (1/3 of a stick)
• 1 T flour (for gluten free, omit or use coconut flour)
• 1/2 t sea salt
• 1/2 t ground nutmeg

Preheat oven to 350°F.  Put squash cubes in a large baking dish. Place apples on top and then pecans and cranberries. Mix the flour, salt, sugar and nutmeg and sprinkle on top. Dot with butter. Bake 50-60 minutes. Serves 8-10.

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Final note:

• Thanks to Krina for bringing this wonderful recipe to a Richardson Hospital pot luck lunch. It was on the dessert table, but may also serve as a festive side dish.

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