autumn in a bowl — Les Petites Gourmettes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and quartered
• 4 1/2 pounds butternut squash, each cut lengthwise in half and seeded, or 4 pounds pre-cut butternut squash cubes
• 1 large yellow onion, peeled and cut into quarters
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup chilled crème fraîche
• 1/8 teaspoon each; ground allspice, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg
• Fresh chives or thyme leaves for garnish