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Maple-Roasted Butternut Boats with Apple Cranberry Filling

Maple-Roasted Butternut Boats with Apple Cranberry Filling delightfully combine sweet squash and spiced fruits!


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  • Author: Fryish
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Sweet roasted squash halves brimming with caramelized apples, cranberries, and warm maple spice.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 medium butternut squash, halved and seeded
  • 2 apples, diced
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and place squash halves cut side up on a baking sheet.
  2. Brush with 1 tbsp maple syrup and bake for 30–35 minutes until tender.
  3. In a skillet, melt butter and sauté diced apples for 3 minutes.
  4. Add cranberries, remaining maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; cook until cranberries burst and mixture thickens.
  5. Spoon the apple-cranberry filling into roasted squash halves.
  6. Bake an additional 10 minutes to meld flavors.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Ensure the squash is tender before adding the filling.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup based on preference.
  • Can be served as a side dish or a main vegetarian dish.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Vegetarian
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 boat
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg