Acorn Squash and Apple Casserole
Comforting casserole combining tender acorn squash and sweet apples with a buttery crumb topping. Perfect for holiday dinners and family gatherings.
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Ingredients
- 2 Medium acorn squashpeeled and cubed
- 3 Large applespeeled and sliced
- ½ cup Brown sugarpacked, divided
- ½ cup All-purpose flour
- ½ cup Old-fashioned oats
- 6 tbsp Unsalted buttercold and cubed
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp Ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- ½ cup Chopped walnutsoptional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- 2
Peel squash and cut into 1-inch cubes. Peel and slice apples.
- 3
In a large bowl, toss squash and apples with ¼ cup brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla.
- 4
Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- 5
For topping, combine flour, oats, remaining brown sugar, and walnuts if using.
- 6
Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 7
Sprinkle topping evenly over squash and apple mixture.
- 8
Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
- 9
Remove foil and bake 20-25 minutes more until topping is golden and squash is tender.
- 10
Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
💡 Pro Tips
Cut squash and apples into similar sizes for even cooking. You can prep this casserole a day ahead and bake when ready to serve.
🔄 Variations
Try with pears instead of apples, or add dried cranberries for extra color.
🏠 Storage
Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in 350°F oven until warmed through.