Squash and Apple Casserole

This family favorite makes a wonderful addition to your festive table. Sweet and hearty. Wonderful with turkey or ham. Cranberries are optional and can be sprinkled on top for a Christmas version.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 265 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon ground mace
• ½ cup dried cranberries (Optional)
• 2 pounds buttercup squash, halved and seeded
• 2 baking apples, cut into 1/2-inch slices, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x11-inch casserole dish.

Step 2

Place squash on a flat work surface. Trim off the hard outer rind with a knife. Cut squash into 1/2-inch slices; arrange slices over the bottom of the prepared dish. Arrange apples on top.

Step 3

Combine brown sugar, butter, flour, salt, and mace together in a bowl. Pour mixture over the apples. Sprinkle cranberries on top.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and apples are tender, 50 minutes to 1 hour.