Baked Butternut Squash with Apples

By Lindae999

Prep time: 20 minutes
Start to Finish 1 hour
100 Calories for 1/2 cup serving
3.5 G fat
1 G fiber

Ingredients

• 2 TBSPs butter or margarine
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 5 cups)
• 2 to 3 large Granny Smith apples, cored, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (4 cups)
• 1/4 cup real maple or maple-flavored syrup
• 1 TBSP Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• To toast, sprinkle in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over med heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until pecans begin to brown, then stirring constantly until light brown.

Preparation

Step 1

1) Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place butter in 13X9 inch (3 quart) glass baking dish; heat in oven 5 to 7 minutes until melted.
2) Stir cinnamon and nutmeg into melted butter. Add squash; toss to coat. Cover with foil; bake 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix apples, syrup and vinegar.
3) Pour apple mixture over squash. Cover; bake 10 minutes. Stir; Bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until squash is tender. Stir before serving and sprinkle with pecans.