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Apple Cider & Cranberry Stuffing

November 17, 2014 by Molly 3 Comments

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Apple Cider & Cranberry Stuffing

The next installment in my 2014 Thanksgiving faves is this incredible stuffing. It’s half family tradition, half my own twist.

What’s your favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner? The turkey? Cranberry sauce? Potatoes? Gravy?

Apple Cider & Cranberry Stuffing

Mine is the stuffing. Hands down. My mom ALWAYS uses a bag of stuffing mix, and I’ve tried to make stuffing using my own breadcrumbs and seasonings, and I never like it as much as the bagged stuff. Probably because that’s what I grew up eating. It tastes like home. My sisters completely agree. If you’re into making your own breadcrumbs and such, though, absolutely go for it. This is just what works for me.

Apple Cider & Cranberry Stuffing

Despite the fact that I used the regular ol’ stuffing mix from years past, I did put my own spin on the flavors. My mom always cooks the stuffing according to the bag’s instructions. She makes half to stuff inside the bird (which is the BEST), and half to put in an extra pan. My sisters and I have all declared it the best part of the meal, so extra stuffing never goes to waste.

Apple Cider & Cranberry Stuffing

I wanted to tweak my mom’s standard version slightly and add an apple-cranberry flavor twist. And as much as I hate change, this one rocked. It was the best of both worlds. It still tasted like tradition to me but had a sweet and tangy kick that was absolutely delicious. My husband and I both loved this version. I have been eating it all week, simply warmed up in the microwave with a glug of gravy. And because I only made a turkey breast for my husband and I, we didn’t have any bird-stuffed stuffing…and it was still perfectly moist and flavorful!

Apple Cider & Cranberry Stuffing

It is holiday comfort food at its finest.

 

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Apple Cider & Cranberry Stuffing

Apple Cider & Cranberry Stuffing


  • Author: Molly
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, finely minced
  • 2 celery stalks, finely minced
  • 2 apples, cored and diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped thyme
  • 1 tablespoon chopped sage
  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 (14-oz) bag of stuffing mix (I like Pepperidge Farm’s plain herb variety)
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and butter a 2-quart baking dish (use one that has a lid). Alternatively, prepare the stuffing in a covered casserole dish that you can also use on the stovetop.
  2. Sauté the onions, celery, and apples in 4 tablespoons of butter until they are translucent. Add the garlic and herbs and cook for another minute.
  3. Add the apple cider and chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and turn off heat.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, add the stuffing mix and pour over the hot cider mixture. Add in the cranberries and mix everything to combine. Transfer to a covered 2-quart baking dish.
  5. Bake, covered, for 30-40 minutes. Remove the lid during the last 5-10 minutes if you like a lightly browned top.

Notes

To make this ahead, cook and assemble the stuffing through step 4. Cover the dish and keep at room temperature (if making later that day), or transfer to the fridge if making a day or two ahead.

Bake as directed, adding a few minutes extra if making from the fridge.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: side dishes

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Comments

  1. CakePants says

    November 17, 2014 at 6:04 pm

    Stuffing is definitely my favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal too! I’d have a whole buffet of stuffings, if I could. I really like the idea of sprucing up a box mix…it’s a great time saver as well 🙂

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    • Molly says

      November 18, 2014 at 12:04 pm

      Absolutely! Time savers are key on Thanksgiving day.

      Reply
  2. Christina says

    November 22, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    Making this tonight!!!! Can’t WAIT!

    Reply

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