Creamy Dreamy Roasted Apple And Butternut Squash Puree Food

ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND APPLES

Steps:

• Place a rack in the center of the oven and pre-heat it to 400 degrees f.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Cut up the squash and apples into 1 inch sized chunks and place them into a mixing bowl.
• Add the cinnamon, syrup and oil - mix everything together.
• Spread the mixture onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and place in the oven and roast for 20 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the oven, add the chopped sage and toss everything together.
• Place the pan back into the oven and roast for 10 minutes longer, until the squash and apples are tender.

CREAMY DREAMY ROASTED APPLE AND BUTTERNUT SQUASH PUREE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
• Core the apples, peel them, and then cut them into quarters. Then cut the halves in half, across their width - we're maximizing surfaces for caramelization here. Set apple pieces onto a small baking sheet lined with parchment.
• Cut the squash in half and scoop out the seeds, then cut in half across the cut face of the squash, separating the seedless neck from the bulbous base. Set face-up onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment.
• Slide both baking sheets into the oven, with the apples closest to the heating element. Cook for 30 minutes, or until the apples are nice and caramelized around the edges. Remove apples from oven, and set aside to cool.
• Now place the squash closest to the heating element. Cook the squash for another 20-30 minutes, or until the surfaces have caramelized. Remove from oven and set aside to cool enough to handle.
• Add apples to the bowl of a food processor. Once the squash is cool, scoop the cooked flesh from the peel and add to the food processor, making sure to include all of the dark, smoky caramelized bits. Sprinkle in salt and cinnamon, drizzle in olive oil, then pulse until completely smooth, occasionally scraping down the sides with a spatula. Add butter, if you like, and pulse until completely combined. Season with more salt and cinnamon to taste. Serve warm. This puree keeps brilliantly in the fridge for up to a week, if sealed in an airtight container.

ROASTED SQUASH PUREE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place squash halves, skin side up, on an oiled rimmed baking sheet. Bake until fork-tender, about 1 1/4 hours. Remove from oven. Turn over; let stand until cool enough to handle.
• Scoop the flesh into a food processor, and discard skin. Puree until smooth. Refrigerate squash puree in an airtight container up to 4 days or store in the freezer up to 1 month.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND APPLE PUREE

Steps:

• In a large skillet with a lid, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium; add onion, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add squash, apples, and 1 cup water. Cover, and simmer until squash is tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, 15 to 20 minutes. (If skillet becomes dry, add a little water; if liquid has not evaporated by the time squash is cooked, drain.)
• Transfer squash mixture to a food processor. Add remaining butter; process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper; serve. (If serving later, gently reheat in a medium saucepan over low.)

CREAMY ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise; remove seeds.
• Cover squash with olive oil.Sprinkle with salt, pepper, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add maple syrup and garlic cloves in squash cavity.Place in 350*oven and bake for about 50 minutes until squash is cooked.Spoon out the cooked squash and garlic; set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add the onion, celery, carrot and sauté until soft but not brown, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Simmer for several minutes. Stir in the squash until smooth, then simmer gently to let the flavors meld, about 10 minutes. Add a bit more maple syrup and cinnamon to taste.
• Puree the soup in a blender until smooth. (The soup can be made ahead to this point, cooled, covered, and refrigerated for several days or frozen for about 1 month. It will thicken as it cools and may need thinning with stock or water when reheating.)
• Return the soup to the pan and reheat gently. Add the half-and-half, if using. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Ladle into a warm tureen, a ceramic bowl or 4 soup plates. If desired, garnish with a spoonful of sour cream and a scattering of pumpkin seeds.

HONEY ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH APPLES & PECANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place cubed squash and apple in an 8'x8' baking dish. Add 2 tablespoons water and roast uncovered, stirring occasionally for 20 minutes, or until almost cooked through.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine butter, honey, pecans, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
• Remove squash from oven, and pour honey mixture over squash. Stir lightly to coat.
• Return to the oven for another 10 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from oven and serve.

EASY BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND APPLE PUREE

Steps:

• Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Add onion and saute until just tender, about 8 minutes. Add squash, cover, and cook until beginning to soften, about 6 minutes. Add apples and vegetable broth (or water), cover, and simmer until vegetables are soft, about 12 minutes.
• Add cinnamon. Cool slightly. Working in batches, transfer to a food processor and puree until smooth. Add more liquid if too thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl. Sprinkle with raisins.
• Serve warm, or cover and refrigerate without raisins (can be made up to 2 days ahead). Reheat over medium heat and sprinkle with raisins.