BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH APPLES AND FRESH CRANBERRIWES ENJOY DAN:

BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH APPLES AND CRANBERRIES by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4-6

 

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons butter

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

3 large Granny Smith apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1/2-cup fresh or frozen cranberries

1/4-cup maple syrup

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1/2-teaspoon cinnamon

1/4-teaspoon nutmeg

1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1/4-toasted pine nuts.

 

DIRECTIONS:                   (PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 375 DEGREES)

1.   Place butter in a baking dish.

2.   Heat in oven for 5-7 minutes.

3.   Stir flour, cinnamon and nutmeg into melted butter.

4.   Add squash; toss to coat.

5.   Cover with foil, and bake 20 minutes.

6.   In a large bowl combine apples, syrup and vinegar.

7.   Pour apple mixture over squash.

8.   Cover and bake 10 minutes more.

9.   Stir.

10.                Cover and bake 10 minutes longer.

11.                Stir before serving.

12.                Top with toasted pine nuts.

 

ENJOY DAN:                 BON-APPETITE!!