Description
A warm, nostalgic stuffing combining sweet-tart cranberries and apples with savory herbs, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crusty bread (sourdough or baguette), cut into 1-inch cubes
- Fresh cranberries (or dried cranberries)
- Firm apples (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 stalks of celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup butter (or olive oil)
- Fresh sage and thyme
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cut bread into cubes and let it dry overnight or toast slightly in the oven.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté onion and celery until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix bread cubes, sautéed vegetables, cranberries, apples, and herbs.
- Pour in broth gradually, mixing until bread is moistened but not soggy.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Uncover for the last 10 minutes to brown the top.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For added crunch, consider incorporating nuts like walnuts or pecans. If you prefer a lighter version, substitute butter with olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving, stuffing, cranberry, apple, side dish