Anyone will enjoy this sweet and savory Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Recipe. It's great for Meatless Mondays or days when you need a quick side dish. I even like this recipe for a great Thanksgiving side. Let me show you how to make it. And, visit the end for tips on how to make this recipe even more delicious.
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Ingredients
First, let's start with the ingredients. They are super easy to find at your nearby grocery store.
- 1 butternut squash
- 1 - 2 tablespoon of Olive oil (affiliate)
- 2 red apples - this is where you can make it sweeter or more bitter - pick the apple of your choice
- 1.5 onions (white) or purple onion (which is sweeter) or Vidalia Onion (which is sweet as well)
- ¼ cup of maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon or more of Apple Pie Spice (It has Cinnamon (affiliate), Nutmeg, and Allspice in it).
Instructions
First, let's start with the cutting and prepping of the vegetables.
Wash the squash, peel the skin, remove seeds, and cut the butternut squash. It should be about 1 inch or smaller. Then set it aside on a cutting board (affiliate).
Wash the apple, cut it into about 1-inch pieces, and place it next to the butternut squash cubes.
Now peel and chop the onion into 1-inch pieces or smaller. And add to the cutting board (affiliate).
On the cutting board (affiliate) should be the butternut squash, the apples, and the onions. Now add the olive oil (affiliate) drizzled over the top of the vegetables. If you have a lot of butternut squash, be sure to add more olive oil (affiliate).
Now, sprinkle the apple pie spice on the butternut squash, apple, and onion. Toss on the cutting board (affiliate).
Then, transfer to a lined baking sheet (affiliate).
Then, preheat the oven to 425 degrees and place the vegetables in the oven for 30-40 minutes, turning them at 20 minutes. When done, it should look a little brown, and the onions will be transparent.
Now, drizzle maple syrup on top of the bowl of vegetables and toss. Serve at room temperature.
Reveal
And here is what the recipe looks like when it is finished cooking. It was so good. Add a little salt to enhance the sweetness of the butternut squash and apple mixture. Check out my other roasted recipe: Roasted Carrots Recipe with Beets and Butternut Squash.
Variations
You can add a variety of different things to this roasted vegetable dish to make it your own. Below are just some that would taste delicious.
Nuts: Pecans and Walnuts are my favorite for this dish.
Fruit: You can add dried cranberries for a tartness, too.
Equipment
There is very little equipment you need for this recipe: a cutting board (affiliate), a chef's knife (affiliate), and a sturdy baking sheet (affiliate).
Chef Knife - Sharp Kitchen Knife 8 Inch
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Cutting Board Extra Large Bamboo 18"x12"
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Baking Sheets Nordic Ware Naturals Half Sheet, 2-Pack, Natural
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Storage
You can store these raw ingredients, cut up in the fridge for a few hours, then throw them in a pan.
After cooking, it will need to be refrigerated for 3 days and then tossed. However, it will not last that many days. It was devoured in my house.
Top tip
Be sure the butternut squash is not wet when you are cutting it.
FAQ
You can add a variety of nuts (like walnuts and pecans) and dried cranberries.
Related
Feel free to check out my other popular roasted vegetables recipes. Yum!
Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Recipe Card
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 cups
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Anyone will enjoy this sweet-and-savory Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Recipe. It's great for Meatless Mondays or days when you need a quick side dish. I even like this recipe for a great Thanksgiving side. Let me show you how to make it. And, visit the end for tips on how to make this recipe even more delicious.
Ingredients
1 butternut squash
1 - 2 tablespoon of Olive oil (affiliate)
2 red apples - this is where you can make it sweeter or more bitter - pick the apple of your choice
1.5 onions (white) or purple onion (which is sweeter) or Vidalia Onion (which is sweet as well)
¼ cup of maple syrup
1 TBSP or more of Apple Pie Spice (It has Cinnamon (affiliate), Nutmeg, and Allspice in it).
Instructions
Wash the squash, peel the skin, remove seeds, and cut the butternut squash. It should be about 1 inch or smaller. Then set it aside on a cutting board (affiliate).
Wash the apple, cut it into about 1-inch pieces, and place it next to the butternut squash cubes.
Now peel and chop the onion into 1-inch pieces or smaller. And add to the cutting board.
On the cutting board should be the butternut squash, the apples, and the onions. Now add the olive oil (affiliate) drizzled over the top of the vegetables. If you have a lot of butternut squash, be sure to add more olive oil (affiliate).
Now, sprinkle the apple pie spice on the butternut squash, apple, and onion. Toss on the cutting board.
Then, transfer to a lined baking sheet (affiliate).
Then, preheat the oven to 425 degrees and roast the vegetables for 30-40 minutes, turning them at 20 minutes. When done, it should look a little brown, and the onions will be transparent.
Now, drizzle maple syrup over the vegetables in the bowl and toss. Serve at room temperature.
Equipment
Cutting Board Extra Large Bamboo 18"x12"
Buy Now →Chef Knife - Sharp Kitchen Knife 8 Inch
Buy Now →Baking Sheets Nordic Ware Naturals Half Sheet, 2-Pack, Natural
Buy Now →(affiliate)
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: vegetables
- Method: roasting
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 cups
