Maple Squash ‘n’ Apples

Name: Maple Squash 'n' Apples
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8-10 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Side Dishes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 3/4 cup maple syrup; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1/4 cup apple juice; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 3 small butternut squash (about 1-1/2 pounds each); 4 large apples, peeled and sliced

I was never a fan of squash. But when I came across this recipe several years ago, I tried making it. My family is glad I did. — Sharon Rink, Appleton, Wisconsin

Ingredients

3/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup apple juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
3 small butternut squash (about 1-1/2 pounds each)
4 large apples, peeled and sliced

Directions

In a small saucepan, combine the syrup, butter and apple juice. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; whisk in the cinnamon, salt and allspice. Set aside.
Peel squash and cut in half lengthwise; remove seeds. Cut squash into 1/4-inch slices. Place a third of the squash in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the apples and a third of the squash. Top with alternating slices of remaining apples and squash. Pour syrup mixture over the top.
Cover and bake at 400° for 30-35 minutes or until squash is almost tender. Uncover, bake 15 minutes longer, basting twice.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 207 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 215mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein.

Originally published as Maple Squash 'n' Apples in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2005

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Bahiya

Dec 17, 2016

Tried this 5 years ago and have been making it ever since. It has even appeared at our holiday table. Guests thought it was a sweet potato dish.