Butternut Squash and Apple Tian with Fennel and Orange

Name: Butternut Squash and Apple Tian with Fennel and Orange
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 3 large shallots (thinly sliced); 1 large butternut squash (2-2.5 pounds); 2 medium fennel bulbs (around 1.25 pounds); 2 large baking apples (1-1.5 pounds); 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (separated); 1 orange (zested and juiced (you will need 1 teaspoon of zest, separated, and 1 tablespoon+1 teaspoon of juice, separated)); 1/2 teaspoon agave syrup (optional) (honey works too, but is not vegetarian or vegan); 1½ teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, separated (or ½ teaspoon dried); ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional); ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ⅓ cup finely chopped pecans

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:40min

This vegetable tian layers butternut squash, apples, and fennel into a beautiful holiday side dish that’s as stunning as it is delicious. Updated from the original, it is brightened up by orange zest and a hint of warm fall spice.

Updated at: Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:01:48 GMT