Butternut Squash and Apple Bake

When I first made this squash and apple
dish the flavors caught me by surprise.
The layers of flavor are just so good.

Ingredients:
For the squash:
1 butternut squash, washed
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste

For the apples:
2 apples, cored, chopped
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Place a glass baking dish
in the oven to preheat.
Place the squash in the microwave
for 3 minutes to soften.
Remove the skin, seeds and membrane,
then into half-inch cubes.
In a large bowl toss the squash
with remaining squash ingredients,
coating well with butter and spices.
Transfer to baking dish.
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Combine apples, maple syrup and balsamic vinegar.
Arrange apples over the squash.
Re-cover with foil, bake for another 10 minutes.
Uncover the dish, stir and bake for about
another 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes,
until the squash is fully cooked
and the liquid is absorbed.
Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve.