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Delicious Squashed Apples

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This wonderful side dish is perfect for Thanksgiving dinner; you can get it going and then not think about it until it's time to eat.

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 7 hours

Ingredients:

  • 5 lb. butternut squash
  • 5 Granny Smith apples
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg

Preparation:

Cut squash in half. Remove seeds and fibers from center of squash, then peel and cut squash in 1/2-inch slices. Peel and core apples, then cut into 1/2" slices. (You can leave the peel on the apples if you like.)

In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, flour, salt and spices and mix until crumbly. Layer one half of the squash in the bottom of a 4-5 quart crockpot. Top with half of the apple slices and half of the spice mixture. Repeat layers, then cover crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3-1/2 hours. Serves 8

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