Description
Apple-Cranberry Stuffing is the perfect blend of sweet and savory, making it an irresistible addition to your holiday table. Fragrant herbs mingle with tart cranberries and sweet apples, creating a delightful dish that will have your guests asking for seconds. This stuffing is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough for any occasion, from Thanksgiving feasts to cozy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups stale bread cubes
- 2 cups diced tart apples (e.g., Granny Smith)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp fresh sage, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- Optional: 1 cup toasted pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the stale bread into cubes and letting them dry overnight.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add diced onions and celery; sauté until soft, about five minutes.
- Stir in chopped apples and cranberries; cook for three minutes until apples slightly soften.
- In a large bowl, combine stale bread cubes with the sautéed mixture. Sprinkle herbs on top.
- Gradually pour broth over the mixture while gently stirring until just moistened.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer stuffing to a greased baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg