Butternut Squash Apple Cranberry Bake

Vegetarian
Popular
Health score
4%
Butternut Squash Apple Cranberry Bake
70 min.
8
181kcal

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Fall is a season that brings a bounty of fresh produce, and what better way to celebrate than with a delightful Butternut Squash Apple Cranberry Bake? This vegetarian dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that is sure to impress family and friends at your next gathering.

The sweetness of roasted butternut squash pairs beautifully with tart cooking apples, creating a perfect balance that will warm your heart on a crisp autumn day. Add in the pop of fresh or frozen cranberries, and you have a dish that offers a burst of tartness, making every bite an exciting experience. With its slightly caramelized topping of brown sugar and spices like nutmeg, this bake captures the essence of fall and brings a comforting warmth to your table.

Not only is it delicious, but this recipe is also easy to prepare, taking only about 70 minutes from start to finish. Whether you serve it as a delectable side dish during a festive dinner or as a sweet treat at a potluck, the Butternut Squash Apple Cranberry Bake is a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love. And with just 181 calories per serving, you can indulge without guilt. Dive into this seasonal dish and let its comforting flavors fill your home with joy and warmth!

Ingredients

  • large butternut squash peeled cut into 1-inch cubes
  • large tart cooking apples peeled cut into 1/ slices (like Granny Smith)
  • 0.5 cup cranberries fresh
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar 
  • 0.3 cup butter (half a stick)
  • Tbsp flour 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter the sides and bottom of a 7x11-inch baking dish.
  2. together the flour, brown sugar, salt, and nutmeg in a small bowl.
  3. Layer squash, apples, cranberries, and topping in baking dish: Put a layer of cut butternut squash on the bottom of the baking dish.
  4. Place apples on top and then sprinkle with cranberries.
  5. Sprinkle everything with the flour brown sugar mixture. Dot with butter.
  6. Bake 50-60 minutes at 350°F until cooked through and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

Calories181kcal
Protein2.67%
Fat27.87%
Carbs69.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
34
Glycemic Load
2.81
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
10.862608741807%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.78mg
Delphinidin
0.48mg
Malvidin
0.03mg
Pelargonidin
0.02mg
Peonidin
3.08mg
Catechin
0.75mg
Epigallocatechin
0.19mg
Epicatechin
4.47mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.17mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.41mg
Quercetin
3.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:181.23kcal
9.06%
Fat:6g
9.24%
Saturated Fat:3.72g
23.22%
Carbohydrates:33.67g
11.22%
Net Carbohydrates:30.18g
10.98%
Sugar:21.51g
23.9%
Cholesterol:15.25mg
5.08%
Sodium:344.62mg
14.98%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.29g
2.58%
Vitamin A:10176.88IU
203.54%
Vitamin C:23.13mg
28.04%
Fiber:3.49g
13.96%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.55%
Potassium:416.14mg
11.89%
Vitamin E:1.7mg
11.32%
Magnesium:36.86mg
9.21%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
8.86%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.47%
Folate:29.21µg
7.3%
Vitamin B3:1.26mg
6.29%
Calcium:62.51mg
6.25%
Iron:0.89mg
4.92%
Copper:0.1mg
4.77%
Vitamin B5:0.46mg
4.58%
Phosphorus:41.29mg
4.13%
Vitamin K:3.07µg
2.92%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.45%
Selenium:1.03µg
1.47%
Zinc:0.19mg
1.26%