– 11/2 - 2 lb (1 medium squash) peeled and cubed into small pieces – 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped – 2 small shallots, chopped – 1/2 c. pecans, roughly chopped – 3 slices, thick-cut bacon, cut into small pieces – 1/3 c. apple cider (or apple juice) – 2 Tbsp. brown sugar – 1/2 tsp. salt – 1/2 tsp. pepper – 1/4 tsp. chili powder – 2 Tbsp. fresh, chopped parsley
Toss together. In a small bowl or measuring cup, stir together the apple cider and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves. Pour over the squash mixture and stir to coat.