O.K., I’m going to say it, the Apple Butternut Squash I served for Thanksgiving last year was a bit disappointing. It was palatable enough, and no one seemed disappointed with it other than me, but you know how it is when you have something in your mind, and it just doesn’t come out the way you want… nothing else will do. Being the stubborn determined sort, I planned to make it again this year… only with a trial run first. No matter how many Butternuts had to be sacrificed, I would have it my way… well, the one I had in the pantry was a goner anyway.
Reminiscing about the less than stellar squash that indelicately graced my table last year, made me realize the dish needed a complete overhaul. The peeled cubed squash would not be squished into a baking dish, it would lounge in the new All-Clad roasting pan I was reviewing, with room to breathe. Rather than butter and brown sugar, olive oil, maple syrup and a bit of cardamom would be the seasoning. The idea was to have better flavor and texture, and a more healthful dish.
I am happy to report I got my way [insert cheesy grin]. I’ve shared the easy recipe below.
- 8 cups of peeled butternut squash (bite size dice)
- 1 Granny Smith Apple (peeled, cored, diced)
- 2 tbs. olive oil
- 2 tbs. maple syrup
- ½ tsp cardamom
- ½ tsp Kosher salt
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Put butternut squash and apple into a roasting pan.
- Whisk together remaining ingredients. Pour over squash and mix until well coated.
- Put in oven to roast. Turn the squash after 15 minutes. Turn again in 10 minutes, and check on doneness. It will only take about 30 minutes to cook through and get a nice caramelized surface.
- Gently scoop into serving dish.
Oh amazing I love squash this looks great!
That sounds so good — I adore any vegetable roasted!
I bet this is scrumptious!
I think that looks great!
Does that ever look tasty.
This dish looks good. Love it.
Looks delicious! I love trying veggies roasted.
I’ve never had quash before, but this looks so good to where I now want some.
Oh boy does this sound delicious!!
I love how small you diced them. They look yummy!
Thanks, that is the trick to get them to roast so quickly.
I’ve never had squeash. This looks amazing!
I need to add this as a side on Thanksgiving. Yummy!
Holy drool, I want some NOW!
This would be a great Thanksgiving side dish.
This looks great!
I really love butter nut squash! This looks like it would be divine!
That looks beyond delicious! Invite me over, ok? Serious yum!
Robin, this looks amazing! I’m seriously going to make this.
that sounds super good. And I love that it only has a few ingredients. My new favorite squash is delicata – you could probably do this with it too.
Looks so yummy and perfect for fall.