Description
A festive, hearty bowl featuring roasted sweet dumpling squash and apples, creamy burrata, and a spiced pecan drizzle—perfect for a cozy holiday meal without cranberries.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 sweet dumpling squash, halved and seeded
- 2 apples (such as Honeycrisp), cored and sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 8 ounces burrata cheese
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place squash halves and apple slices on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- In a small skillet over medium heat, toast pecans for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Add maple syrup and cayenne pepper, stirring until coated and sticky. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Slice roasted squash into wedges. Arrange squash and apples in bowls, top with burrata, and drizzle with the spiced pecan mixture. Garnish with fresh thyme before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.