Butternut Squash Apple Cranberry Bake
Warm up your kitchen with this cozy and colorful Butternut Squash Apple Cranberry Bake, a delightful mix of sweet and savory flavors perfect for fall or holiday gatherings. This recipe combines tender butternut squash, tart diced apples, and bursts of dried cranberries, all coated in a luscious maple syrup glaze infused with cinnamon and nutmeg for a comforting seasonal flair. A sprinkle of optional pecans adds a satisfying crunch, making this dish as texturally exciting as it is delicious. Ready in just an hour, this vibrant side dish is oven-roasted to caramelized perfection, pairing beautifully with any main course or serving as a standalone vegetarian masterpiece. With a harmonious blend of wholesome ingredients and warm spices, this bake is a must-try for anyone looking to embrace seasonal cooking at its finest.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (peeled and cubed) butternut squash
- 2 (medium, peeled, cored, and diced) apples
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 0.25 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or a small amount of olive oil.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed butternut squash, diced apples, and dried cranberries.
In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
Pour the maple syrup mixture over the squash, apples, and cranberries. Toss everything together until evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the squash is tender and caramelized.
If using, sprinkle chopped pecans over the top in the last 5–10 minutes of baking for added texture and flavor.
Remove the bake from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1303 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.6 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1245 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 222.5 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.4 g | 159% | |
| Total Sugars | 128.9 g | ||
| Protein | 11.5 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 411 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2884 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
