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Classic Cranberry Apple Stuffing

A festive, savory-sweet holiday stuffing packed with apples, cranberries, herbs, and toasted bread cubes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Stuffing Base
  • 10 cups dry bread cubes
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 apples peeled and chopped
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 stalks celery diced
  • 1.5 cups broth chicken or vegetable
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp sage
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 0.5 tsp rosemary
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten, optional
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Toast bread cubes for 15–20 minutes until dry.
  2. Melt butter in a skillet and cook onions and celery until soft.
  3. Add apples and garlic; cook 5 minutes.
  4. Season with salt, pepper, sage, thyme, and rosemary.
  5. Place bread cubes in a bowl; pour vegetable mixture over and toss.
  6. Fold in dried cranberries.
  7. Pour broth over mixture until moistened.
  8. Add beaten eggs if using.
  9. Transfer to greased baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–45 minutes.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Add extra broth for softer stuffing or leave uncovered longer for a crispier top.