Dried Cranberry and Apple Turkey Stuffing

Infuse your holiday meal with the delightful flavors of fall by making this Dried Cranberry and Apple Turkey Stuffing. This recipe combines sweet and tart dried cranberries, crisp Granny Smith apple, and aromatic fresh herbs like sage and thyme for an irresistible medley of flavors. Sautéed onions, celery, and garlic add a savory depth, while a blend of chicken stock and beaten eggs ensures the stuffing is perfectly moist and cohesive. Tossed with cubes of stale bread and baked to a golden, crisp-topped perfection, this stuffing pairs beautifully with roasted turkey or can shine as a standalone side dish. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any festive feast, this easy-to-make recipe brings comforting, seasonal flavors to your table in under an hour.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large, chopped yellow onion
• 3 chopped celery stalks
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 medium, cored and diced Granny Smith apple
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 2 cups chicken or turkey stock
• 2 large, beaten eggs
• 12 cups stale bread cubes
• 3 tablespoons, chopped fresh sage
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and set it aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery, and sauté for 6-8 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced apple and dried cranberries to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apple starts to soften.

Step 5

Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped sage and thyme. Set the mixture aside to cool slightly.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread cubes, cooked vegetable mixture, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken or turkey stock and beaten eggs. Pour this mixture over the bread cubes and toss until evenly coated.

Step 8

Transfer the stuffing into the prepared baking dish. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Step 10

Serve warm alongside turkey or as a standalone side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3324.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5576.4

Total Fat 156.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 620mg	0%
Sodium 12066.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 895.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 77.1g	0%
Total Sugars 182.0g
Protein 168.5g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 1447.5mg	0%
Iron 29.3mg	0%
Potassium 4110.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 24.9%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 63.2%