Description
Cranberry Apple Stuffing is a sweet and savory side dish perfect for holidays. It combines artisan sourdough bread, crisp apples, and tart cranberries for a festive and flavorful addition to any meal. This recipe is easy to prepare, vegetarian-friendly, and can be made ahead.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9–10 cups Artisan Sourdough Bread Cubed
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter (or olive oil for dairy-free option)
- 2 cups Diced Celery
- 1 cup Diced Yellow Onion
- 2 cups Honeycrisp Apples Diced
- 1 cup Dried Cranberries
- ½ cup Chopped Flat Leaf Parsley
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Sage
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Cut sourdough bread into 1-inch cubes and spread on a baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes, tossing halfway, until golden and crunchy.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and celery, sauté for 7-8 minutes until softened.
- Add apples, dried cranberries, thyme, rosemary, and sage to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until apples soften slightly.
- Combine toasted bread cubes with the sautéed vegetable mixture in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and chicken broth. Pour over the bread mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Transfer stuffing to a greased 9×13 baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 20 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Freeze uncooked stuffing for up to 3 months in a sealed, freezer-safe container.
- Reheat by adding a splash of broth and baking at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Ensure bread cubes are well-toasted for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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