Stewed Apples

Ingredients

• 0.3 cup brown sugar 
• 3 tablespoons butter 
• 0.5  butternut squash seeds removed and cut into 1-inch chunks peeled
• 3  granny smith apples cored peeled chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
• 6 servings kosher salt and pepper black freshly ground
• 1 cup water 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan

Directions

1. Heat the butter in a large heavy saute pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add the butternut squash and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until the squash is beginning to caramelize, about 6 to 8 minutes.
3. Add the apples and continue to brown, another 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of water and the sugar. Cover, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
4. Add the cinnamon and cook until the squash and apples are coated in a deep golden brown glaze, about 5 minutes more.
5. Transfer the stew to a serving bowl and serve.