Description
This Butternut Squash Apple Bake combines tender roasted squash, sweet apples, warm spices, and a buttery oat topping. Perfect for fall dinners, Thanksgiving, or as a cozy, naturally sweet side dish or dessert.
Ingredients
1 medium butternut squash (about 2 lbs), peeled and cubed
2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
¼ cup maple syrup or honey
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground ginger
Pinch of salt
½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
½ cup dried cranberries (optional for tartness)
½ cup old-fashioned oats (for topping)
¼ cup brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Place cubed butternut squash and apple slices in a large bowl. Drizzle with melted butter and maple syrup, then sprinkle with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Toss to coat evenly.
3. Spread the squash and apple mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle dried cranberries and chopped nuts on top if using.
4. In a small bowl, mix oats and brown sugar for the topping, then sprinkle evenly over the squash and apples.
5. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes, until squash is tender and topping is golden and crisp.
6. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Serve warm as a side or dessert.
Notes
Use honeycrisp apples for more sweetness, or Granny Smith for tartness.
Make it dairy-free by using coconut oil instead of butter.
Add a sprinkle of pumpkin spice for a stronger fall flavor.
Pairs perfectly with roasted chicken, turkey, or a dollop of vanilla yogurt for dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Side Dish, Dessert, Holiday
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Butternut Squash Apple Bake, Fall Side Dish, Thanksgiving Recipe, Maple Apple Squash, Healthy Fall Recipes