Butternut Squash Apple Skewers

Prep Time:	10 minutes
Cooking Time:	35 minutes
Yields:	8-10 servings
	1 medium butternut squash 3-4 apples 1/2 lemon, juiced 3 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons nutmeg 2 tablespoons ghee or coconut oil, melted 2 tablespoons maple syrup 2 tablespoons almond or cashew butter 8-10 wooden skewers
	1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2. Peel and dice butternut squash into about 3/4 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 on a baking sheet and in the oven for 20 minutes. 6. Chop apples into similar size pieces. Peeling the apples is optional. 7. Mix apple with lemon juice and then toss with remaining mixture. 8. Remove squash from oven, allow to cool for a few minutes and then put alternating 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 for an appetizer, dessert, or just a snack. They keep well in the fridge for about 3 days, so you can make a batch and have them on hand.