Steamed Apples & Butternut Squash - Keller Farmers Market

Steamed Apples & Butternut Squash

Ingredients

1 small butternut squash peeled, seeded, cut into 1″ pcs (yield 3 c)
2/3 c apple juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsn sugar
3 large golden delicious apples peeled & cut into 1″ pcs

Topping

2 tbsn finely chopped pecans
2 tsn sugar
1/2 tsn cinnamon

Instructions

Place squash in large saucepan (3-4 qt).
Combine apples juice, vanilla and pour over squash. Sprinkle with sugar.
Bring to boil over med-high heat, then cover, reduce heat to med-low & cook until squash is slightly tender.
Add apples and mix well. Cover and continue to cook for 7-8 minutes until apples and squash are tender (but not mushy).
drain, reserving juice, and pile into a 9″ pie pan or other shallow serving pan.

Topping

Combine all ingredients, sprinkle on squash mix. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

To serve again: puree leftovers, including topping. Add just enough of the reserved juice to make it blend smoothly. Serve cold as an alternative to applesauce.

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