Apple Stuffing

Name: Apple Stuffing
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups cubed Italian bread; 5 cups cubed whole wheat bread; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 small apples, chopped; 1 cup chopped dried apricots; 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/3 cup butter, melted

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Bake: 45 min.

Yield 16 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Apple stuffing is a sweet twist on a savory classic! Its fresh apple flavor pairs exceptionally well with hearty Thanksgiving dishes like turkey and sweet potato casserole—or rich pork dishes like ham or grilled pork chops.

Ingredients

5 cups cubed Italian bread
5 cups cubed whole wheat bread
1 tablespoon butter
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 small apples, chopped
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup butter, melted

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Place bread cubes on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 18-20 minutes or until toasted. Cool on baking sheets.
In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender. Add apples, apricots, parsley and bread cubes. Stir in broth and melted butter. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish.
Bake, covered, 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 144 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 256mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.

I found my stuffing recipe in a magazine years ago and made a few tweaks. I took out the pork sausage, and everyone likes the simpler version that features fruit and veggies. —Jeanne Horn, Duluth, Minnesota

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