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Cranberry Apple Stuffing

Cranberry Apple Stuffing: A Cozy Thanksgiving Favorite

This Cranberry Apple Stuffing blends sweet apples and tart cranberries for a delicious Thanksgiving dish.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 10 cups Sourdough Bread cubed
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter can be substituted with olive oil
For the Vegetables
  • 2 stalks Celery diced
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion diced
For the Filling
  • 3 cups Honeycrisp Apples diced
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries
  • 1/4 cup Flat Leaf Parsley chopped
For Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Thyme fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Rosemary fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Sage fresh
  • Salt & Black Pepper to taste
For Binding and Moisture
  • 1 large Egg omit for vegan option
  • 3 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth vegetable broth can be used

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. Cube the sourdough bread and spread pieces evenly on baking sheets. Toast in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  3. Melt unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced celery and onion. Sauté for 7-8 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in diced Honeycrisp apples, dried cranberries, thyme, rosemary, and sage. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, combine toasted sourdough and sautéed vegetables. Add the egg and chicken broth. Mix gently until moistened.
  6. Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13 baking dish, pack gently. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
  7. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes until the top is golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Prepare the stuffing up to 24 hours in advance; refrigerate overnight and bake just before serving.

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