Squash and apple blend
Squash and apple blend is a smooth, comforting puree or soup that combines sweet winter squash with tart apples, often spiced with cinnamon or nutmeg. It's a staple in North American home cooking, especially popular during the fall harvest season. The dish can be served warm as a side or chilled as a light first course.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This blend is naturally low in fat and protein, with its calories coming primarily from complex carbohydrates and natural sugars. It's an excellent source of vitamin A (from the squash), vitamin C (from the apples), and dietary fiber, with a typical serving containing roughly 80-120 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 85 kcal |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Carbs | 21 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Fiber | 3.5 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Sodium | 10 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.15 mg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin K | 15 mcg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
| Folate | 15 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Nutritionally interesting for how it pairs two nutrient-dense, seasonal ingredients to create a dish rich in antioxidants and fiber. Culturally, it reflects a tradition of using preserved or readily available autumn harvests to create simple, nourishing food.
