Delicious Thanksgiving Side Dish: Cranberry Apple Raisin Stuffing

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Delicious Thanksgiving Side Dish: Cranberry Apple Raisin Stuffing
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 22, 2024

This cranberry apple raisin stuffing is a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving, combining the sweetness of apples and raisins with the tartness of cranberries in a savory stuffing. The flavors blend together beautifully for a mouthwatering addition to your holiday table.

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf of bread, cubed and toasted
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup chopped apples
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in apples, cranberries, raisins, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add toasted bread cubes and broth, mix well to combine.
  6. Transfer mixture to a baking dish, cover with foil.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.

Interesting Facts

  • Stuffing is a traditional dish for Thanksgiving dinner, dating back to the first Thanksgiving in 1621.
  • Raisins add natural sweetness and depth of flavor to the stuffing.
  • Apples provide a refreshing burst of flavor and texture.