Apple Stuffing Recipe
This apple stuffing recipe blends tender bread cubes, sweet apples, and aromatic herbs for a balance of savory and fruity flavors. It's a perfect Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish for turkey.
Makes: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 10 cups cubed day-old bread white, wheat, or a mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups chopped celery
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 3 medium apples peeled, cored, and diced (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage minced (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 1/2 to 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 large eggs beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10 minutes, or until lightly crisp.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook for 5–6 minutes, until softened. Stir in apples and cook for 3–4 minutes more.
- Transfer bread cubes to a large mixing bowl. Add the cooked vegetables and apples, nuts (if using), parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Toss gently.
- Pour in broth gradually, tossing until the mixture is moistened but not soggy. Stir in beaten eggs.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for 20 more minutes, until the top is lightly browned.
