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Maple Butternut Squash Apple Bake | Fall Comfort Food

Embrace the cozy flavors of autumn with this stunning Maple-Glazed Butternut Squash and Apple Bake, topped with an aromatic sage brown butter crumble. It’s the perfect easy side dish for any fall gathering or a comforting weeknight meal.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cubed (1-inch)
  • 2 large Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, cored and cubed (1-inch)
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, divided
  • 8–10 large fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat Oven & Prep Dish: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or a similarly sized oven-safe dish.
  2. Step 2: Prepare Squash & Apples: In a large bowl, combine the cubed butternut squash and apples. Set aside.
  3. Step 3: Make Maple Glaze: In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, stir in the maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat. Pour this maple glaze over the squash and apples, tossing gently until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Step 4: Roast First Round: Spread the glazed squash and apples evenly in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the squash begins to soften and caramelize slightly.
  5. Step 5: Prepare Sage Brown Butter Crumbles: While the squash bakes, prepare the crumble topping. In the same small saucepan (or a clean one), melt the remaining 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the butter turns a rich golden brown and nutty aroma fills the air (about 3-5 minutes). Be careful not to burn it! Remove from heat immediately.
  6. Step 6: Assemble Crumble: Stir the finely chopped fresh sage into the warm brown butter. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour the sage brown butter mixture over the dry ingredients and mix with a fork or your fingers until well combined and crumbly.
  7. Step 7: Add Crumble & Finish Baking: After the initial 20 minutes of baking, remove the dish from the oven. Evenly sprinkle the sage brown butter crumbles over the squash and apple mixture. Return to the oven and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until the squash is tender, the apples are soft, and the crumble topping is golden brown and crisp.
  8. Step 8: Serve: Let the bake rest for a few minutes before serving warm. Enjoy this delightful fall comfort food!

Notes

A short step-by-step video can be added here.

  • Author: Megan
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: butternut squash, apple, fall, sage, maple

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