Squash and Apple Casserole

This family favorite makes a wonderful addition to your festive table. Sweet and hearty. Wonderful with turkey or ham. Cranberries are optional and can be sprinkled on top for a Christmas version.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds buttercup squash, halved and seeded
• 2 baking apples, cut into 1/2-inch slices, or more to taste
• 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
• 0.25 cup butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground mace
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x11-inch casserole dish.
2. Place squash on a flat work surface. Trim off the hard outer rind with a knife. Cut squash into 1/2-inch slices; arrange slices over the bottom of the prepared dish. Arrange apples on top.
3. Combine brown sugar, butter, flour, salt, and mace together in a bowl. Pour mixture over the apples. Sprinkle cranberries on top.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and apples are tender, 50 minutes to 1 hour.