Go Back
+ servings
Apple Cranberry Stuffing Recipe

Mouthwatering Apple Cranberry Stuffing Recipe You’ll Love

Enjoy this delightful Apple Cranberry Stuffing recipe, perfect for your holiday feast.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Bread Base
  • 1 loaf Day-old Sourdough or Whole Grain Bread About 1 pound
For the Sweetness
  • 2 large Honeycrisp or Granny Smith Apples
For the Tartness
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Can substitute with dried cherries
For the Richness
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Use olive oil for a dairy-free option
For Flavor
  • 1 large Onion Diced
For Crunch
  • 3 stalks Celery Diced
For Depth
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
For Aromatics
  • ¼ cup Fresh Sage Chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme Leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Rosemary Chopped
For Moisture
  • 2 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth Homemade is preferred
For Binding
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
For Seasoning
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
For an Optional Crunch
  • ½ cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts Optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Step 1: Prepare Bread - Cut the day-old bread into bite-sized cubes and let them dry out in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for about 15 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Sauté Aromatics - Melt the butter in a skillet, add onion and celery, sauté for 5-7 minutes, then stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Step 3: Mix Ingredients - Combine the dried bread cubes with the sautéed mixture, then fold in apples, cranberries, nuts, and fresh herbs.
  4. Step 4: Moisten Mixture - Pour in the broth, then add the beaten eggs, fold gently to avoid overmixing.
  5. Step 5: Bake - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer stuffing to greased baking dish, bake for 30-45 minutes until top is golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers. Prepare a day in advance for convenience.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!