Apple and Cranberry Stuffing Mix
This Apple and Cranberry Stuffing is a sweet and savory stuffing recipe that is an ideal holiday side dish. Made with a mix of tart cranberries, sweet apples, and soft, buttery bread cubes.
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I love making this stuffing recipe as this is great to make ahead. It’s a mix of sweet and savory that everyone enjoys at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner.
Serve this alongside my Cheesy Turkey Meatball Soup or my Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham.
How to Make Apple Cranberry Stuffing
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the celery and onion and cook until tender.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked celery and onion with the stuffing mix, chicken broth, apples, cranberries, and seasonings. Stir well.
4. Pour the mixture into a 9×13 baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes, until golden and heated through.
Important Recipe Notes
- You can use plain or seasoned cubed stuffing mix. If using seasoned, reduce the added herbs slightly.
- For Apples, use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp so they don’t turn mushy while baking.
- You can prepare the stuffing mixture up to a day in advance. Store it in the fridge and bake when ready.
- Oven temperatures may vary, so check that the top is golden and the stuffing is heated through before serving.
- For a heartier side, you can mix in cooked sausage or turkey before baking.
Sweet and Savory Apple Cranberry Stuffing
Ingredients
- 12 oz package cubed stuffing mix
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 3 stalks of celery chopped
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 medium apples diced small
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tsp rosemary
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp sage
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the celery and onion and cook until tender.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked celery and onion with the stuffing mix, chicken broth, apples, cranberries, and seasonings. Stir well.
- Pour the mixture into a 9×13 baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes, until golden and heated through.
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