Description
This Cranberry Apple Stuffing marries the tangy burst of cranberries with the sweet succulence of apples, creating a symphony of tastes that perfectly complements any savory main course. It's crafted with clean, natural ingredients, ensuring a nutrient-dense and energizing addition to your meals, making it a seasonal favorite you’ll return to again and again.
Ingredients
10 cups Day-old whole wheat or sourdough bread, cubed
4 tablespoons Unsalted butter or extra virgin olive oil
1 large Yellow onion, finely diced
3 stalks Celery stalks, finely diced
2 large Sweet apples (Fuji, Honeycrisp, Gala), peeled, cored, and diced
1 cup Fresh cranberries
2 tablespoons Fresh sage, chopped
1 tablespoon Fresh thyme, chopped
2 cups Low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
2 Large eggs, lightly beate
1 teaspoon Sea salt
½ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the bread by cubing it and letting it air dry or toasting it lightly
- In a skillet, melt the butter or heat the olive oil and sauté the onion and celery until softened
- Add the diced apples, cranberries, sage, and thyme, cooking until fragrant
- Combine the sautéed mixture with bread cubes, salt, and pepper, mixing gently
- Whisk together the broth and eggs, then pour over the mixture and toss to moiste
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and bake covered with foil for 30 minutes
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until golden brow
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving
Notes
Using day-old bread ensures a non-soggy stuffing.
Adjust cooking time if preparing ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg