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Cranberry Apple Stuffing Recipe

Cranberry Apple Stuffing

Delicious Cranberry Apple Stuffing Recipe combining traditional flavors with a modern twist, ideal for holiday feasts.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

Bread
  • 1 loaf artisan sourdough bread, cut into cubes (about 9-10 cups)
Vegetables and Herbs
  • 1.5 cups diced celery
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage, finely chopped
Fruits
  • 2 pieces Honeycrisp apples, diced
  • 3/4 cup dried cranberries
Other Ingredients
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 piece egg
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth plus extra as needed

Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Cut the sourdough bread into cubes and spread them evenly on one or two baking sheets. Bake for 25 minutes, tossing the bread cubes halfway through, until they are dry and lightly toasted. Remove from the oven and set aside. Then increase the oven temperature to 325°F (165°C).
  2. In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium-high heat. Add the diced yellow onion, celery, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Sauté for 7-8 minutes until the vegetables are soft and translucent. Stir in the diced Honeycrisp apples, dried cranberries, and chopped fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, rosemary, and sage). Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes to combine the flavors and soften the apples slightly.
  3. Transfer the toasted bread cubes to a large mixing bowl. Add the sautéed vegetable and fruit mixture to the bread.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and 2 cups of low sodium chicken broth. Pour this mixture over the bread and vegetable mixture. Stir gently to combine everything evenly. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Add extra chicken broth (about 1/4 to 1/2 cup) if the stuffing seems too dry; it should be moist but not soupy.
  5. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray and pour the stuffing mixture into it, spreading evenly. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven at 325°F (165°C) for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes to allow the top to brown slightly and become crisp. Remove from the oven and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 10g

Notes

This stuffing can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours prior to baking.

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