This Cranberry Apple Stuffing recipes has all the classic flavors of your favorite old-fashioned Thanksgiving stuffing. Plus I have an easy tip to make sure your stuffing turns out perfect every time!
1loafof country white sandwich breadcubed (about 12-14 cups)
6tablespoonsbutterplus more for baking dish
2onionsdiced
3celery stickssliced
2clovesgarlicminced
1 ½tablespoonsfresh sageminced
1 ½tablespoonsfresh thymeminced
1 ½tablespoonsfresh rosemaryminced
3/4cupfresh parsleychopped
1applediced
1cupdried cranberries
3eggsbeaten
2cupslow sodium turkey or chicken stock
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 300°F degrees and spread bread cubes on 2 baking sheets in a single layer. Toast , stirring a few times until dry, about 40 minutes. Allow to cool then transfer to a large mixing bowl.
Increase oven temperature to 375°F and butter a 2 1/2 quart baking dish.
In a very large skillet or pot over medium-high heat, melt 6 tablespoons of butter. Add the onions, celery and 2 teaspoons kosher salt. Cook for 7-9, or until soft and golden.
Add garlic, sage, rosemary, thyme, apple, cranberries and 1/4 teaspoons pepper, cook , stirring often, for 2-3 minutes. Add to the bowl with the bread cubes, along with the chopped parsley.
Pour chicken/turkey stock and beaten eggs over bread mixture. Stir until mixture is fully combined.
Transfer to the baking dish, top with buttered parchment paper and loosely wrap with foil.
Bake for 20 minutes. Uncover, bake for another 20 minutes or until golden brown on top.
Notes
To make ahead: After adding stuffing to the baking dish and covering, refrigerate until ready to bake.Buying the correct bread and toasting it yourself will lead to a much better result. I don't recommend buying pre-dried bread cubes. For best results, use high quality country white sandwich bread.