BUTTERCUP SQUASH WITH APPLES AND PECANS

Buttercup Squash with Apples and Pecans image

Fall is one of my favorite times to celebrate food. Fresh-picked apples and this sweet squash come together for a fall treat. It's up to you to serve it as a side dish or a dessert. Let's get squashed!

Provided by Volleyballmom

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 buttercup squash, halved and seeded
3 cups red apples, peeled and cut into small chunks
½ lemon, juiced
½ cup chopped pecans, divided
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place buttercup squash halves in a baking dish.
Place apples in a large bowl; cover with lemon juice. Stir in all but 1 tablespoon of the pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Spoon apple mixture into the buttercup squash halves. Sprinkle remaining pecans on top. Dot 1 1 1/2 teaspoon butter over each squash.
Bake in the preheated oven until squash is tender, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.8 calories, Carbohydrate 67 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 12 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 64.6 mg, Sugar 28.1 g