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.
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.
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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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