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Savory Slow Cooker Squash and Apple Dish

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"An easy, healthy, savory side to any Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner! Preparing it in a slow cooker keeps you out of the kitchen while everyone is getting their food ready!" — Emmadilemma

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Original recipe makes 10 servings Change Servings

1 (3 pound) butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
4 apples - peeled, cored and chopped
3/4 cup dried cranberries

1/2 white onion, diced (optional)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg

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Directions

Combine the squash, apples, cranberries, onion, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or until the squash is tender and cooked through. Stir occasionally while cooking.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 4 hrs
READY IN 4 hrs 15 mins

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This is so good, it's like dessert!!! My kids even loved it so much we didn't have any leftovers!! The only changes I made were to add an extra apple (5 total) and leave out the onion. Also, layer the squash (diced in small cubes) on the bottom with the apples (diced in large chunks) on top. Don't stir until right before serving in order to keep the apples from getting too mushy.

—nteer

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 04, 2010

Tried this one for Christmas. It sounds delicious. I thought the spices overpowered the squash too much. Next time, I would decrease the amount of nutmeg and possibly add more aquash and less apple to the dish to make it more about the aquash. A guest said it smelled and tasted like apple pie.

—Hollow Bunny

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Dec 28, 2009

I was skeptical about serving this dish for part of our Christmas dinner since I had never made it before, but I was pleasantly surprised. In fact, it turned out to be my favorite part of the meal. The only thing that I did differently was I only cooked it on high for about three hours, and then turned it down to low until we were ready to eat. I think if I had left it on high the whole time the squash would have been too mushy. Thanks for posting a wonderful recipe!

—Kristen B.

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Oct 25, 2010

Yummy fall side dish! I did make a few small changes. I omitted the onion and added 2 tablespoons honey instead. I cooked everything without the apples for about 6 hours on low. I then added the apples for an additional 2 hours on low. It was delicious and the squash and apples were evenly consistent in texture.

—ksobgynrn

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Dec 28, 2009

Mine was done in 3 hours. It smelled heavenly as it cooked. I also added some maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, and a little melted butter.

—mommypie

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Dec 27, 2009

This was alright. The squash and the apple mixed together beautifully and really complimented Christmas dinner...Something wasn't quite right about it though. If I make it again, I will probably try it without the onion.

—bettybelle

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Dec 26, 2009

it was good, but I think it would have been better if I had cooked it for less time--probably because I halved the recipe and cooked it in my small cooker. It was great to have the squash and apples combined. I think less cook time and sprinkle with candied pecans would be great.

—amylouise

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Dec 26, 2009

This was really good. I added about 1/3 can of whole berry cranberry sauce and a little salt. We had it with baked ham. I used golden delicious apples. The apple got done a lot sooner than the squash. Next time I will try to choose an apple that holds it shape better.

—Sheila

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Nutrition

Calories
123 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
32.3 g
10%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.4 g
< 1%

Fiber
5.1 g
20%

Protein
1.6 g
3%

Sodium
6 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Savory Slow Cooker Squash and Apple Dish

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 123
Calories from Fat: 4

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4g < 1 %
Saturated Fat 0.2g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 6mg < 1 %
** Potassium 551mg 15 %
Total Carbohydrates 32.3g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 5.1g 20 %
Protein 1.6g 3 %
Sugars 15g
Vitamin A 290 %
Vitamin C 53 %
Calcium 10 %
Iron 11 %
** Thiamin 15 %
** Niacin 16 %
** Vitamin B6 15 %
** Magnesium 18 %
** Folate 22 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.