Slow Cooker Winter Squash and Apples Recipe | Easy & Delicious

Winter Squash and Apples

Cook Time 6 to 7 hours
Prep Time 15 minutes

YIELD Makes 4 to 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 butternut squash (about 2 pounds), peeled and seeded 2 apples, cored and cut into slices 1 medium onion, quartered and sliced 1‑1/2 tablespoons butter

PREPARATION:

Slow Cooker Directions

1. Combine salt and pepper in small bowl; set aside.
2. Cut squash into 2-inch pieces; place in slow cooker. Add apples and onion. Sprinkle with salt mixture; stir well. Cover; cook on LOW 6 to 7 hours or until vegetables are tender.
3. Just before serving, stir in butter and season to taste with additional salt and pepper.

Variation Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup packed brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon with butter in step 3; mix well. cook an additional 15 minutes. This recipe appears in: Vegetable Side Dish