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Easy Apple Stuffing Recipe
Easy Apple Stuffing Recipe is made with red apples, low sodium chicken broth, and unseasoned bread cubes.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 40 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Original yield
- Serves 8
- Ingredients
- 10 listed
Make it part of your week
Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Check the off-heat addition
Follow the instruction to take the pan off the heat before the finishing addition.
2. Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
3. Prepare for the next step
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
Get to know the ingredients
unseasoned bread cubes, (I use Pepperidge Farms)
In the method: Combine the bread cubes, apples, and parsley in a large heat-resistant mixing bowl; set aside.
chopped red apples, (you may peel the apples, but I find it to taste better with the peel - it also adds to the texture)
In the method: Preheat oven to 350˚F and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
chopped fresh parsley
In the method: Combine the bread cubes, apples, and parsley in a large heat-resistant mixing bowl; set aside.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 8. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 12 ounces unseasoned bread cubes, (I use Pepperidge Farms)Ingredient note
Source: 3 cups chopped red apples, (you may peel the apples, but I find it to taste better with the peel - it also adds to the texture)Ingredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsleyIngredient note
Source: 4 tablespoons butterIngredient note
Source: 1 yellow onion, (diced)Ingredient note
Source: 2 cups sliced celeryIngredient note
Source seasoning: salt and fresh ground black pepper, (to taste)Ingredient note
Source seasoning: salt and fresh ground black pepper, (to taste)Ingredient note
Source: 2 cups low sodium chicken brothIngredient note
Source: ½ tablespoon chopped sage
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Remove from oven and serve.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven, baking dish, and skillet. Start with this step: Preheat oven to 350˚F and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray; set aside.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Follow the instruction to take the pan off the heat before the finishing addition.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Add onions and celery; season with salt and pepper and continue to cook for 4 minutes or until tender.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 8. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
Use Dry Bread: Opt for stale, dried-out bread to avoid sogginess. Consider buying pre-cut cubes/croutons. DIY Bread Cubes: Easily make your own by drying out a loaf and toasting the cubes in the oven at low heat until completely dry. Gluten-Free Option: Replace regular bread with dried-out gluten-free cornbread for a delicious alternative. Add-Ins: Sauté additions like bacon, pork sausage, nuts, dried fruits, and cheeses in butter or oil before mixing into the stuffing for thorough cooking. Use Fresh Herbs: Incorporate fresh herbs later to retain vibrant flavors and aromas. If stuffing the turkey with this apple stuffing, set aside a few cups of the unbaked stuffing for the bird.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: diethood.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.