Description
Apple Cranberry Stuffing is the perfect blend of sweet and savory, making it a must-have for holiday gatherings. With tender bread cubes, tart cranberries, and succulent apples, this dish is elevated by warm spices like cinnamon and fresh herbs. It’s simple to prepare, ensuring you can spend more time with your loved ones instead of in the kitchen. Delight your guests with this vibrant stuffing that pairs beautifully with turkey or chicken!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups stale bread cubes (mix of white and whole grain)
- 2 cups diced fresh Granny Smith apples
- 1 cup dried unsweetened cranberries
- 1 cup finely chopped celery
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp fresh sage, chopped (or 1 tsp dried sage)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté diced onion and chopped celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in diced apples and chopped nuts; cook for another 3 minutes until apples soften slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine stale bread cubes with the sautéed mixture; toss gently.
- Gradually pour in chicken broth while mixing. Add cinnamon, sage, salt, pepper, and cranberries; ensure bread is well-coated but not soggy.
- Transfer mixture to the greased baking dish and bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Sides
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg