BUTTERNUT SQUASH, AND APPLES ENJOY DAN:

BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH APPLES by CHEF DAN:

Serves 8

 

INGREDIENTS:

1/2-teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/2-teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4-teaspoon ground nutmeg

1-1/2-pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

2-3 Granny Smith apples, cored, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 onion, chopped

3/4-cup dried cranberries

1 thumb-size fresh ginger, chopped

2 tablespoon olive oil

1/4-cup maple syrup

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1/4-cup toasted pecans, chopped

 

DIRECTIONS:       (PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES)

1.   Lightly oil a 9x13 casserole dish.

2.   In a bowl, combine brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

3.   Stir to combine and set aside.

4.   In a mixing bowl, combine butternut squash cubes, apple pieces, onion, cranberries and ginger and mix well.

5.   In another bowl whisk together, oil maple syrup, balsamic vinegar and lemon juice.

6.   Toss the butternut squash mixture with the olive oil mixture.

7.   Toss with the brown sugar until evenly coated.

8.   Spread the butternut squash mixture into the casserole dish and bake for 45minutes, stirring halfway through.

 

ENJOY DAN:               BON-APPETITE!!