BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH APPLES

Baked Butternut Squash with Apples image

Combine fall flavors--squash, nuts, apples--then bake with sweet maple to bring out wonderful flavor.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 lb butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 5 cups)
2 to 3 large Granny Smith apples, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (4 cups)
1/4 cup real maple or maple-flavored syrup
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted*

Steps:

Heat oven to 375°F. Place butter in 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish; heat in oven 5 to 7 minutes or until melted.
Stir cinnamon and nutmeg into melted butter. Add squash; toss to coat. Cover with foil; bake 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix apples, syrup and vinegar.
Pour apple mixture over squash. Cover; bake 10 minutes. Stir; bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until squash is tender. Stir before serving and sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 15 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g