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Ingredients

• 3 lb (1.5 kg) orange winter squash such as butternut
• 2 cups (500 mL) sliced fennel, about ½ bulb
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2½ cups (625 mL) chicken broth
• 1 to 2 cups (250 to 500 mL) fresh cider, divided
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped fresh thyme or 1 tsp (5 mL) dried
• ½ tsp (2 mL) white wine vinegar
• ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) freshly ground black pepper
• 4 crisp sweet apples such as Royal Gala
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter
• 1½ cups (375 mL) grated old cheddar or ¾ cup (175 mL) crumbled Stilton
• ½ cup (125 mL) toasted green pumpkin seeds or walnuts