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Crockpot Caramelized Butternut Squash and Apples

Crockpot Caramelized Butternut Squash and Apples Made Easy

Experience the delightful fusion of sweet butternut squash and tart apples with a hint of cinnamon in this easy crockpot recipe.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 4 cups frozen diced butternut squash saves prep time while providing natural sweetness and creamy texture
  • 4 medium apples cored and sliced into bite-size pieces; peeling optional
For the Sweetness
  • 1 cup dried cranberries can be swapped with raisins for different flavor
For the Spice
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon layers warmth and flavor depth
  • 1.5 teaspoons nutmeg enhances spiced profile

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by gathering your slow cooker and the pre-prepared ingredients. In the slow cooker, add 4 cups of frozen diced butternut squash, 4 medium cored apples sliced into bite-size pieces, 1 cup of dried cranberries, 1 tablespoon of cinnamon, and 1½ teaspoons of nutmeg. Give everything a gentle stir to combine.
  2. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on high for 90 minutes to 2 hours. Stir gently occasionally.
  3. Check the tenderness of the butternut squash after cooking; it should be soft to the fork but not mushy. Cook for an additional 15 to 30 minutes if necessary.
  4. Switch the slow cooker to the warm setting if not serving immediately to keep the dish warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 1gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Check the dish after 90 minutes to avoid overcooking. Use a mix of apples for complex flavors. Stir to avoid sticking.

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