Squash-Stuffed Baked Apples

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
4%
Squash-Stuffed Baked Apples
115 min.
8
252kcal

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Looking for a delightful and indulgent dessert that's both vegetarian and gluten-free? Look no further than this delectable Squash-Stuffed Baked Apples recipe! This mouthwatering dish serves 8 and is ready in approximately 115 minutes, making it a perfect treat for your next dinner party or family gathering. Each serving contains only 252 calories, ensuring you can enjoy this scrumptious dessert without any guilt.

The star of this recipe is the combination of tender baked apples and rich butternut squash. The apples are filled with a savory mixture of mashed cooked butternut squash, brown sugar, orange juice, and a hint of nutmeg, creating a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. The dish is complemented by a warm, caramelized apple topping and a drizzle of pan juices, adding an extra layer of depth and richness to this already exquisite dessert.

To make this heavenly treat, you'll need just a few simple ingredients and some basic kitchen equipment. With a preheated oven, a bowl, a frying pan, a saucepan, and a baking pan at your disposal, you'll be well on your way to creating a dessert that's sure to impress. So why wait? Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in the deliciousness that is Squash-Stuffed Baked Apples!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup brown sugar divided packed
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar divided packed
  • tablespoons butter 
  • 2.5 cups butternut squash cooked mashed
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg divided
  • 0.5 cup orange juice 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • medium baking apples are apples that have a sweet-tart balance and hold their shape when 
  • 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°. Core apples, leaving bottoms intact; peel top third of each.
  2. Remove centers of apples, leaving 1/2-in. shells; chop removed apple and set aside.
  3. Place cored apples in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup brown sugar, orange juice and water; pour over apples.
  4. Bake, uncovered, 1 hour or until apples are tender, basting occasionally with juice mixture.
  5. In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat.
  6. Add chopped apple; cook and stir until tender. Stir in squash; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in salt, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg and remaining brown sugar. Spoon into baked apples; sprinkle with remaining nutmeg.
  7. Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until heated through, basting occasionally.
  8. Drizzle with pan juices before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories252kcal
Protein1.62%
Fat10.92%
Carbs87.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.5
Glycemic Load
7.49
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
10.453478216153%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.86mg
Peonidin
0.04mg
Catechin
2.37mg
Epigallocatechin
0.47mg
Epicatechin
13.7mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.35mg
Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
1.85mg
Naringenin
0.33mg
Luteolin
0.22mg
Kaempferol
0.25mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
7.34mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:251.55kcal
12.58%
Fat:3.27g
5.03%
Saturated Fat:1.9g
11.85%
Carbohydrates:58.88g
19.63%
Net Carbohydrates:53.58g
19.48%
Sugar:47.91g
53.23%
Cholesterol:7.53mg
2.51%
Sodium:107.36mg
4.67%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.09g
2.18%
Vitamin A:4867.5IU
97.35%
Vitamin C:25.31mg
30.68%
Fiber:5.3g
21.2%
Potassium:417.61mg
11.93%
Manganese:0.18mg
8.78%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.99%
Magnesium:28.6mg
7.15%
Vitamin E:1.04mg
6.97%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.95%
Calcium:58.01mg
5.8%
Folate:22.4µg
5.6%
Copper:0.1mg
5.2%
Vitamin K:4.75µg
4.52%
Iron:0.76mg
4.2%
Vitamin B3:0.79mg
3.93%
Phosphorus:39.3mg
3.93%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.65%
Vitamin B5:0.36mg
3.56%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.08%