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    Home » Recipes » Meals

    Squash Apple Bake with Delicious Topping

    December 14, 2022 by Rosemary 2 Comments

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    Butternut squash apple bake with a delicious sweet brown sugar topping! My roasted butternut squash with apples and brown sugar is so easy to make it tastes like you're having dessert but you're really getting a serving of veggies!

    My mom has been making this squash and apple casserole for years and I just had to share how quick and easy it is to make! This is a great side dish during fall and winter time and uses all those great seasonal cold weather veggies.

    For a healthier option, you can make baked butternut squash with apples and maple syrup in place of the brown sugar. I've made it both ways and both are equally delicious!

    SQUASH APPLE BAKE INGREDIENTS

    • butternut squash
    • apples
    • butter
    • brown sugar (or maple syrup)
    • cinnamon
    • nutmeg
    • flour
    • salt

    HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR BUTTERNUT SQUASH TO SOFTEN IN THE OVEN?

    Butternut squash takes about an hour to soften in the oven if it is cut into cubes. You can shorten that time to 30-40 minutes if you cover your pan!

    WHAT DOES BUTTERNUT SQUASH PAIR WELL WITH?

    Butternut squash pairs well with warm fall spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Butternut squash is a sweeter squash and pairs well with fruits like apples and pears! My butternut squash apple bake recipe is the perfect way to blend butternut squash with sweet apples for a dish everyone will love!

    WHAT BRINGS OUT THE FLAVOR OF BUTTERNUT SQUASH?

    You can really bring out the flavor of butternut squash with some simple spices like salt, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg! You don't need too much at all to get a ton of flavor in your squash apple bake.

    HOW TO MAKE EASY BUTTERNUT SQUASH APPLE BAKE

    My butternut squash and apple casserole is so easy to make! It is a family favorite and tastes like you are eating a dessert!

    STEP 1 PEEL AND SLICE SQUASH AND APPLES

    Make sure to preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and like a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with parchment paper to help prevent casserole from sticking.

    First, peel your butternut squash. Cut it in half and then discard any seeds.

    peeled and cubed butternut squash
    peeled and sliced apples on top of butternut squash

    STEP 2 MAKE THE SWEET BROWN SUGAR CINNAMON TOPPING

    In a small bowl, mix together your squash and apple casserole topping till completely combined.

    • ¼ cup butter
    • ½ cup brown sugar or maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon pink sea salt

    If you want a crumb topping instead, simply stir in about ¼ cup of rolled oats! You can also double this squash casserole topping if you love a lot of topping but for us it is more than enough!

    brown sugar cinnamon topping

    Pour your brown sugar (or maple syrup) topping all over the top of the butternut squash and apples.

    STEP 3 BAKE AND ENJOY!

    Place squash apple casserole in your preheated oven and bake for about 60 minutes.

    You can check to see if your casserole is done by poking one of the butternut squash with a fork. If it is soft it is done! The apples bake much faster than the squash so they will be done too.

    sweet butternut squash apple casserole
    baked sweet butternut squash and apple casserole

    It might not look like a lot of topping, but it really is! Make sure you scoop all the way to the bottom where some of the delicious topping has melted to. If you want even more topping, you can definitely double the topping but we love it this way!

    HOW TO BAKE YOUR SQUASH APPLE CASSEROLE FASTER

    To bake butternut squash apple casserole faster, simply cover your pan with a lid! Your squash apple bake should be done in about 30 minutes if you bake it with a lid. Broil for 5 minutes at the end if you like the top to be golden brown.

    HOW TO STORE SQUASH APPLE BAKE

    Transfer any cooled leftovers into an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    FAQ's

    Frequently asked questions about my squash apple bake recipe.

    DO YOU PEEL SQUASH BEFORE BAKING?

    Yes! Definitely peel the skin off your butternut squash before baking it in your casserole. You can peel the skin off very easily with a good vegetable peeler!

    HOW DO I MAKE A VEGAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND APPLE CASSEROLE?

    For a dairy free and vegan friendly squash apple bake, simply substitute the butter for a vegan butter. All other ingredients are vegan already.

    HOW TO MAKE A BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH APPLES AND MAPLE SYRUP

    If you want to use maple syrup in your topping instead of brown sugar simply sub about ⅓ cup of pure maple syrup in place of the ½ cup brown sugar.

    FOR A BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND APPLE CASSEROLE WITH CRUMB TOPPING

    If you like a more crumbly topping on your squash apple bake that is similar to apple crisp all you have to do is stir about ¼ cup of rolled oats into the topping! And if you like a lot of topping just double all the topping ingredients and use ½ cup rolled oats.

    More recipes with squash you might like:

    • roasted butternut squash pear soup
    • acorn squash soup
    easy squash apple bake recipe

    If you try my  Butternut Squash Apple Bake Recipe, please let me know your thoughts by leaving a rating and comment below! Ready for more? Subscribe to my newsletter or follow along on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube!

    easy squash apple bake recipe

    Butternut Squash Apple Bake

    Delicious roasted butternut squash and apple bake! My butternut squash apple casserole recipe is so easy to make! Made with butternut squash, apples, and a sweet topping it will be like dessert for dinner. The whole family is going to love this squash apple bake recipe!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Course Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 165 kcal

    Equipment

    • cutting board
    • vegetable peeler
    • Knife
    • Small mixing bowl
    • Parchment paper
    • 9 x 13 baking pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 2 # butternut squash (medium sized squash)
    • 3 large apples

    for the sweet brown sugar topping:

    • ¼ cup butter
    • ½ cup brown sugar or maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon pink sea salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
      Peel, slice and cube the butternut squash into approximately ¼ inch slices. Arrange the cubed butternut squash onto a 9 x 13 baking pan lined with parchment paper.
      1 2 # butternut squash (medium sized squash)
      cubed butternut squash on a baking sheet
    • Peel and chop the apples into approximately ½ inch wedges. Arrange the apple slices on top of the butternut squash.
      3 large apples
      sliced apples on top of butternut squash
    • In a small bowl, mix together all of the ingredients for the topping.
      ¼ cup butter, ½ cup brown sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 tablespoon all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon pink sea salt
      brown sugar topping for squash apple casserole
    • Pour the brown sugar topping evenly across the top of the sliced apples.
      Bake your squash apple bake for approximately 60 minutes or until the butternut squash is soft when poked with a fork.
      see notes below on how to speed up cooking time.
    • Remove squash apple bake from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving warm. Enjoy!

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    Notes

    HOW TO BAKE YOUR SQUASH APPLE CASSEROLE FASTER- To bake faster, simply cover your pan with a lid! Your squash apple bake should be done in about 30 minutes if you bake it with a lid. Broil for 5 minutes at the end if you like the top to be golden brown.
    FOR BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH APPLES AND MAPLE SYRUP- If you want to use maple syrup in your topping instead of brown sugar simply sub about ⅓ cup of pure maple syrup in place of the ½ cup brown sugar.
    FOR A BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND APPLE CASSEROLE WITH CRUMB TOPPING- If you like a more crumbly topping on your squash apple bake that is similar to apple crisp all you have to do is stir about ¼ cup of rolled oats into the topping! And if you like a lot of topping just double all the topping ingredients and use ½ cup rolled oats.
    HOW TO STORE SQUASH APPLE BAKE- Transfer any cooled leftovers into an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
     
    Nutrition facts for any recipe on thehintofrosemary are only an estimate and not guaranteed. 
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving butternut squash and apple bakeCalories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 291mgPotassium: 359mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 178IUVitamin C: 23.25mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 0.52mg
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    1. Sam

      December 14, 2022 at 6:05 pm

      5 stars
      This is literally my favorite recipe you ever posted thank you so much!!!

    2. Paige

      December 14, 2022 at 6:05 pm

      5 stars
      I can't wait to try this one!!

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