Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 mins
Serves: 4
Nothing says wintertime better than crisp apples, cranberries and butternut squash, except perhaps for cinnamon and cloves. The good news is all of these and more can be found in our Roasted Butternut Squash & Cranberries recipe. Roasted to perfection with a sweet spiced glaze, your house will smell as delicious as this dish tastes. Be sure to grab some Honey Crisp Apples; they’re perfect for this recipe and on sale now.
Ingredients
1 lb butternut squash, peeled and large-diced
1 large apple, peeled, cored and cubed
8 oz fresh cranberries
1 Tbs olive oil
1/4 cup maple syrup
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp ground cloves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Pour into 9 x 13 baking dish. Bake for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Serve hot.
Calories per Serving: 198, Fat: 4 g (1 g Saturated Fat), Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 8 mg, Carbohydrates: 41 g, Fiber: 7 g, Protein: 1 g.
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Chef Tips
Pick a Vegetable, Any Vegetable
When it comes to roasting veggies, most people think of potatoes, sweet potatoes and carrots – your typical root vegetables. While these old favorites are solid options, you have a whole crisper full of vegetables just waiting for the oven. Bell pepper, celery and zucchini all make fabulous roasting options. So does pretty much anything in the cruciferous family, so feel free to go crazy with cauliflower, broccoli or everyone’s favorite, Brussels sprouts. And don’t forget onion and garlic for big flavor.
Roasted To Perfection
Roasting is hands down the easiest way to make tasty vegetables that even fussy eaters will enjoy. There are just a few simple rules to roasting perfection:
- Coat the vegetables well with a tablespoon or two of good quality olive, vegetable or coconut oil.
- Toss lightly with some salt, pepper and any favorite herbs and spices.
- Give them room in the baking dish. A crowded pan will result in vegetables that are more steamed than scorched.
- Roast until you see some charring.