Stove Top Butternut Casserole

Stove Top Butternut Casserole

Ingredients:

• 4 cups butternut squash peeled, seeded and cut into small cubes
• 1 medium apple peeled, cored and cut into small cubes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar firmly packed
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut (optional)

Directions:

1. In a large skillet add the 4 cups of butternut cubes. Add the apples cut into cubes. Sprinkle the salt and raisins over the butternut squash and apples. Add the water and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until the squash cubes are tender. Drain off the excess liquid. Stir in the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans. Remove to a serving dish and sprinkle the top with the coconut if desired. Serves 4 to 6