Thanksgiving weekend is upon us and with that comes time with family and friends and of course, good food. When I think of a Thanksgiving meal, two words come to mind, traditional and seasonal.
Some of my favourite foods make up our Thanksgiving meal such as brussels sprouts, squash, potatoes, pumpkin and apples.
I wanted to share two of my favourite seasonal recipes; Butternut Squash & Apple Soup and Apple Crisp. I hope you’ll give them a try this weekend. Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups chopped yellow or Vidalia onion (about 3 large)
- 2 Tbsp mild curry powder
- 5lbs butternut squash (2 large)
- 1½ lbs sweet apples, such as McIntosh (about 4 apples)
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground pepper
- 2 cups water
What To Do:
- Warm butter, olive oil, onions and curry powder in a large stockpot uncovered over low heat for about 15-20min, until onions are tender. Stirring occasionally, scraping the bottom of the pot.
- Peel the squash, cut in half and remove seeds. Cut the squash into chucks. Peel, quarter and core the apples, cut into chucks.
- Add squash, apples, salt, pepper and 2 cups water to the pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook over low heat for 30-40 minutes, until squash and apples are very soft.
- Puree in the pot with an immersion blender, or in a blender and return to pot. Add enough water to reach the desired consistency; it should be slightly sweet and quite thick. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
* This seasonal soup is a real crowd pleaser. Top with a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream and sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds. Yum 🙂
Apple Crisp
- 2 lbs of apples, peeled, cored, and large dice
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¾ cup butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3 Tbsp flour
- ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Serves 10-12
What To Do:
- Preheat oven to 375° and grease a large casserole dish with oil or butter.
- In a large bowl, combine apples, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Place evenly into baking dish.
- In the same bowl, mix together oats, flour, and brown sugar. Using a fork, mix in butter until it becomes crumbly. Stir in pecans and lay over apples.
- Bake in preheated oven for about an hour, or until topping is golden brown and apples are tender.
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Danielle
