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Cranberry Apple Stuffing

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A flavorful holiday stuffing combining tart cranberries and sweet apples with savory herbs and bread cubes, baked to a golden perfection. Perfect as a side dish for Thanksgiving or any festive meal.

Ingredients

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  • 10 cups bread cubes (about 1/2-inch cubes, dried or toasted)
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1 cup peeled and diced apple
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 to 2 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 large eggs, beaten

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add cranberries, diced apple, parsley, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper to the skillet; cook for 2-3 minutes until cranberries start to pop slightly.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine bread cubes with the cooked vegetable and fruit mixture.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the broth and beaten eggs; pour over the bread mixture and gently toss to combine evenly. The mixture should be moist but not soggy—add more broth if needed.
  6. Transfer the stuffing into a greased baking dish and cover with foil.
  7. Bake covered for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 20 minutes until the top is golden brown and crispy.
  8. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best texture, use slightly dried or toasted bread cubes to absorb moisture without becoming mushy. Fresh cranberries add tartness, but dried cranberries can be used as a substitute with slightly less liquid added. This stuffing complements turkey or chicken well and can be prepared a day ahead and baked on the day of serving.

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