We’ve all heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, and there’s actually plenty of truth behind that expression!
High in potassium, apples can help control blood pressure, plus the fiber-rich fruit can help reduce cholesterol.Apart from their health benefits, crisp, juicy apples are an autumnal kitchen staple.
Butternut Apple Crisp
8
servingsTart apples and earthy butternut squash make this the perfect recipe for crisp autumn nights.
Ingredients
- 1
small butternut squash
- 3
medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
- ¼ cup
corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons
lemon juice
- ¾ cup
packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon
cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon
ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon
salt
- ½ cup
all-purpose flour
- ½ cup
quick-cooking oats
- ¼ cup
brown sugar, packed
- 6 tablespoons
cold butter
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 13" x 9" x 2" baking dish.
Cut the squash into thin slices and remove the seeds. Mix the squash, apples, corn syrup, and lemon juices together in a large bowl.
In another bowl, mix the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt. When mixed, combine with the squash and apple mixture and place in the greased baking dish.
Bake, covered, for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the flour, oats, and brown sugar together. Add butter and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle over the baked apples and squash, return to the oven, and continue baking, uncovered, for 25 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories—330 | Total Fat—9g | Cholesterol —25mg | Saturated Fat—6g | Sodium—230mg | Carbohydrate—62g | Dietary Fiber—4g | Protein —2g
Facts about Apples:
How to Choose:
There are thousands of types of apples, and which you choose really depends on your preferences and the dish you’ll be making. According to The Washington State Apple Advertising Commission, some of the most popular apple types can be described as:
• Red Delicious: crunchy and mildly sweet
• Golden Delicious: mellow and sweet
• Gala: crisp, aromatically sweet
• Fuji: super-sweet and crisp
• Granny Smith: extremely tart and juicy
• Honeycrisp: tangy-sweet
Storing Wisdom:
Keep them in the fridge. Apples are best stored in the refrigerator, with access to humidity. Place them in the crisper drawer with a damp paper towel on top as soon as you get them home.
Did you know?
If something is as American as apple pie, it’s actually not all that American after all. History books trace pie-making as far back as 14th century England, and those skills, along with apple seeds, arrived on U.S. soil thanks to the Pilgrims.
