Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Butter

This recipe for roasted butternut squash and apple butter is a simple yet flavorful side dish that is perfect for fall. The squash is roasted until tender and slightly caramelized, and the apple butter adds a touch of sweetness and complexity. Serve this dish as a side to your favorite fall main course.

Butternut squash and apples are two of the most quintessential fall ingredients, and they pair perfectly together in this roasted side dish. The squash is roasted until tender and slightly caramelized, and the apple butter adds a touch of sweetness and complexity. This dish is simple to make and can be served as a side to your favorite fall main course, or as a standalone dish with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 butternut squash, peeled and cut into cubes
• 3 apples, peeled and diced
• 1/2 cup apple butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. Toss butternut squash and apples with olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes, or until tender.
4. Remove from oven and stir in apple butter.
5. Serve immediately.

Why It Works

• Roasting the squash brings out its natural sweetness and caramelizes the edges.
• The apple butter adds a touch of sweetness and complexity to the dish.
• The cinnamon and nutmeg add warmth and spice.
• The olive oil helps to prevent the squash from sticking to the pan.