Herbed Apple Stuffing
An easy make ahead stuffing recipe perfect for holiday entertaining. Can be made vegan or vegetarian.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoon butter you can also use vegan butter
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (sage, thyme, rosemary) leaves and stems removed stems then chopped
- 2 cups Granny Smith or Golden Delicious Apples skin removed and diced
- 10-12 cups sourdough bread or any rustic style bread, cut into one to two inch cubes
- 2-3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- ½ coarse salt
- ¼ tsp fresh pepper
Instructions
- Heat an oven safe pan on medium high heat and melt the butter.
- Add the onions, celery and half the salt and sauté until softened about 5 minutes then add the apples and sauté for another 5 minutes until apples have softened.
- Add the herbs and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant and combined.
- Add in the bread cubes and enough broth to moisten well. Stuffing should be moist but not fully immersed in liquid. Toss stuffing together with the remaining salt and the pepper (If making ahead, cover and refrigerate up to 48 hrs).
- If refrigerated, allow stuffing to come to room temperature. This may require leaving out for about an hour prior to baking. Bake uncovered for 20-30 minutes until the edges of bread cubes begin to crisp slightly and bread becomes golden brown. If stuffing seems too dry, add some warmed broth to moisten. Serve with additional fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
The amount of liquid you use will depend on the thickness and density of your bread. You may need more or less broth which is why I give a range.
This recipe serves about 6 side dish sized portions.
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