Butternut Apple Skewers

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 32 minutes Yields: 8 people Ingredients: 1 medium butternut squash 3 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons nutmeg 2 tablespoons ghee or coconut oil, melted 2 tablespoons almond or cashew butter 1/2 lemon, juiced 2 tablespoons maple syrup 3-4 apples, chopped 8-10 wooden skewers Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Peel and dice butternut squash into about 1-inch cubes.
  3. Mix together the spices, ghee or oil, nut butter, lemon juice and maple syrup. Add a bit of water if too thick (should be like a thick dressing).
  4. In a bowl, pour 2/3 of the mixture over squash and toss, covering all the pieces evenly.
  5. Place squash on a baking sheet and into oven for 20 minutes.
  6. Mix apple into remaining sauce mixture.
  7. Remove squash from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes.
  8. Alternate apple and squash pieces on skewers.
  9. Put back into the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until both are soft.
Notes:
  • These are great as an appetizer, dessert or snack.
  • They will keep in the fridge for about 3 days.