Winter Squash And Apple Compote
["2 c. apple juice or cider", "6 c. peeled and cubed winter squash", "3 c. peeled and sliced apples", "1 c. sugar", "2 Tbsp. cinnamon red hearts (optional)", "winter squash (butternut, buttercup, acorn, hubbard or cushaw)", "apples (a firm apple like Rome Beauty or Arkansas Black)"]
["Bring the juice or cider to a boil in a medium-size saucepan. Add the winter squash and continue cooking for 10 to 15 minutes. Add the apples.", "When the pot continues to boil again, sprinkle the sugar and (if desired) the cinnamon red hearts on the apples. Continue to cook until apples and squash are tender.", "It is possible you might need some additional apple juice (add as needed).", "You should be able to see the juice near the top of the apples when done.", "When taking out of the saucepan, into a bowl, mix the apples and squash.", "This is a good side dish with meat or chicken."]
["apple juice", "winter", "apples", "sugar", "cinnamon red hearts", "winter", "apples"]