aunt kathy's squashy applesauce

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16 Pinches
St. Clair, MI
Updated on Oct 29, 2012

My sister-in-law made this recipe on our last trip home to NY and my kids loved it! I swapped out butter for evoo, and the brown sugar for agave syrup to make it a little 'healthier'. My kids call it "Squashy Applesauce" and it is delicious served as a side to any main meat course.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method ---
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 medium butternut squash
  • 3 large apples, empire or jonathan
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 cup agave syrup
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

How To Make aunt kathy's squashy applesauce

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Half, seed, peel, and cut squash into cubes. Peel, core and slice apples into chunks as well.
  • Step 2
    Take 1 Tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and rub on inside of a large casserole dish.
  • Step 3
    In a large mixing bowl add the prepared squash, apples, spices, agave, and remaining olive oil. Toss to coat lightly and then spread out in casserole dish.
  • Step 4
    Cover tightly with tin foil and bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until squash and apples are tender. Serve as a side with roasted poultry, pork, or meatloaf.

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