11/10/2026
English Apple Day
Apple season is in full swing, and this is the dish we keep coming back to for autumn events - warming, easy to serve in a crowd, and always well received.
ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH & APPLE SOUP SHOOTERS (makes about 20 shooters)
Ingredients:
• 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 2 English apples, peeled and diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 600ml vegetable stock
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Pinch of nutmeg
• Salt and pepper
• Cream and toasted pumpkin seeds, to serve
Method:
1. Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
2. Add the butternut squash and apple, and cook for 5 minutes.
3. Pour in the stock, season with nutmeg, salt and pepper, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until the squash is tender.
4. Blend until smooth, adjusting the seasoning to taste.
5. Serve warm in small shot glasses with a swirl of cream and a few toasted pumpkin seeds on top.