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That title is quite the mouthful – literally! 🙂 I am a sucker for fall meals if you couldn’t tell…and this one is no exception. When I saw Trader Joe’s was fully stocked with all the squash during my last visit, I had to stock up! I love delicata squash not only because of the flavor, but because you can eat the skin! No peeling involved = easier meal = happy mama.
The natural sweetness from the squash + apples combined with pumpkin pie spice are amazing on their own, but when you throw in a bit of chili powder and cayenne + onions, it takes this dish to a whole new level! This would make the perfect side dish for any holiday gathering, or you can just eat almost an entire pan for lunch on a random Wednesday like I did today. (insert crying laughing emoji here)
It’s important to make sure your squash rings are all relatively the same thickness to ensure even cooking. You could also add some pomegranates after cooking if you want to make this super festive looking!
Sweet & Spicy Delicata Squash with Apples & Onions
Ingredients
- 2 delicata squash
- ½ onion
- 1 apple, I prefer Honeycrisp!
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne, more or less to taste
- ½ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash your squash well (since you are going to be eating the skin this is an important step!), then cut in half. Scoop out the seeds, then cut into ½ inch thick rings. Slice the onion into ½ inch thick slices, and cut the apple into 1-2 inch pieces (I kept the skin on).
- Add the squash, apple, and onion pieces into a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and toss well.
- Spread out evenly on the baking pan and roast for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, flip/toss everything around, and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
All nutrition facts are an estimate and automatically calculated. While I fact check them using My Fitness Pal, please note that they may not always be 100% accurate and depend on ingredients used. Weigh your total and divide by the number of servings for the most accurate grams per serving size.
Delicious! Even my husband who is not a big fan of squash liked it.
We have been making this recipe with our home grown delicata squash and a variety of our apples since 2021 (just no cayenne). It never fails to be a favorite among family and friends!
First time cooking Delicata squash , well this recipe made me want to buy it again. I did add pecans to roasting pan the last 10 minutes and added a drizzle of maple syrup but i might not have needed it if my squash were a little sweeter but that’s also out taste preference. Also used a Vidalia onion, so good!! Thanks for sharing!
This was so good!! Our delicatas were on the medium-large side, so we doubled oil and seasonings. We also added pecans and raisins. Delicious! I’ve never seen your website before but will be back!
Love the addition of pecans and raisins! Thanks Jen!
This was fantastic!! I think our squashes were on the big side, so I added more apple and doubled the oil and spices. We also added pecans and raisins. It was so yummy! First time stumbling on your website, but it won’t be my last!
So easy & delicious. Special enough for a holiday but also perfect for weeknights. Will definitely be making again. Thank you, Mary!
Thanks Beth!
This has become a weekly favorite for our family. It is easy, interesting and delicious!
Thank you
Thank you so much Rachel – I am glad you love it!