Best 8 Apple Sausage Stuffing For Turkey Recipes

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Apple sausage stuffing is a traditional Thanksgiving dish that adds a sweet and savory flavor to your holiday meal. This stuffing combines the flavors of sweet apples, savory sausage, and aromatic herbs to create a delicious side dish that will complement your turkey perfectly. Our recipe features a blend of ground sausage, chopped apples, celery, onion, and a variety of seasonings, all tossed together with cubes of bread to create a moist and flavorful stuffing. Variations on the recipe include using different types of sausage, such as spicy Italian sausage or breakfast sausage, or adding other ingredients like nuts or dried cranberries. No matter how you choose to make it, apple sausage stuffing is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

AWESOME SAUSAGE, APPLE AND CRANBERRY STUFFING



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This Thanksgiving stuffing is fantastic! It is very flavorful and fresh-tasting. This recipe will stuff a 10-pound turkey (which serves six) plus extra. I replaced the usual pork sausage with much healthier turkey sausage. Other dried fruits may also be used in place of cranberries.

Provided by Stacy M. Polcyn

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups cubed whole wheat bread
3 ¾ cups cubed white bread
1 pound ground turkey sausage
1 cup chopped onion
¾ cup chopped celery
2 ½ teaspoons dried sage
1 ½ teaspoons dried rosemary
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 Golden Delicious apple, cored and chopped
¾ cup dried cranberries
⅓ cup minced fresh parsley
1 cooked turkey liver, finely chopped
¾ cup turkey stock
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degree F (175 degree C). Spread the white and whole wheat bread cubes in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes in the preheated oven, or until evenly toasted. Transfer toasted bread cubes to a large bowl.
  • In a large skillet, cook the sausage and onions over medium heat, stirring and breaking up the lumps until evenly browned. Add the celery, sage, rosemary, and thyme; cook, stirring, for 2 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Pour sausage mixture over bread in bowl. Mix in chopped apple, dried cranberries, parsley, and liver. Drizzle with turkey stock and melted butter, and mix lightly. Allow stuffing to cool completely before loosely stuffing a turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 80.2 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 547.5 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

TURKEY APPLE STUFFING



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Complementing your golden bird, the well-seasoned bread stuffing is sparked by a festive sweetness from apples and raisins. It's a staple on our holiday menu. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup butter, cubed
9 cups day-old cubed whole wheat bread
3 cups finely chopped apples
3/4 cup raisins
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 turkey (14 to 16 pounds)
Additional butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in the bread cubes, apples, raisins, salt, thyme, sage and pepper. , Just before baking, loosely stuff turkey with 4 cups stuffing. Place remaining stuffing in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; refrigerate until ready to bake. Skewer turkey openings; tie drumsticks together. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Brush with melted butter. , Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 3-3/4 to 4 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for the turkey and 165° for the stuffing, basting occasionally with pan drippings. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.), Bake additional stuffing, covered, for 20-30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until browned. Cover turkey and let stand for 20 minutes before removing stuffing and carving turkey. If desired, thicken pan drippings for gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 839 calories, Fat 41g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 317mg cholesterol, Sodium 774mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 88g protein.

APPLE/SAUSAGE STUFFING



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Well, it snowed here the other day, and it's only October... here come Autumn. This has got to be my favorite stuffing for a Thanksgiving turkey... I've been using it for over 20 years, and always get requests for the recipe. This recipe will give you enough stuffing for two good-sized birds, or you could stuff one bird, and...

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 Tbsp sweet butter, unsalted
2 1/2 c yellow onions, medium chopped
3 granny smith apples, cored, and medium chopped
1 lb breakfast sausage
4 c cornbread, freshly made, and crumbled
4 c hardy white bread, like a french loaf, crumbled
2 tsp thyme, dried
1 Tbsp sage, dried
salt & pepper, to taste
1/2 c fresh parsley, chopped
1 c pecan halves
1/2 c dried cranberries
1/2 c celery, finely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Melt half the butter in a skillet; add the chopped onions, and then cook over medium heat, until tender and lightly colored, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • 2. Chef's Note: Take your time with the onions, and don't cook them too fast; give the heat of the pan a chance to go its thing.
  • 3. Transfer the onions to large mixing bowl, and set aside.
  • 4. Melt remaining butter in the skillet, and add the chopped apple pieces.
  • 5. Cook over high heat until lightly colored, but not mushy, about 4 or 5 minutes. Transfer to the mixing bowl with the onions.
  • 6. Crumble the breakfast sausage into the pan, and cook over medium heat until lightly browned.
  • 7. Chef's Note: Most breakfast sausage will work; however, avoid the maple flavored type. My personal favorite is sage pork sausage.
  • 8. Thoroughly drain the fat, and then add to the mixing bowl with the onions and apples.
  • 9. Add the breads, spices, and the remainder of the ingredients to the bowl, and toss until combined.
  • 10. Chef's Note: You can make this stuffing the day before, place it into the fridge, and then add to the bird before cooking. However, if you're making it on the same day, make sure that the stuffing is completely cool before stuffing the bird.
  • 11. Happy holidays everyone, and God bless...

TURKEY WITH APPLE STUFFING



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The accompanying foolproof gravy recipe is one I created in an attempt to copy my mom's own rich gravy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h5m

Yield 15-18 servings (12 cups stuffing and 3 cups gravy).

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 cups chopped peeled tart apples
3 cups sliced almonds
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1/2 cup butter
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
12 cups cubed whole wheat bread
2 cups raisins
1 cup apple cider or juice
1/2 cup egg substitute
1 turkey (15 to 20 pounds)
1-1/2 cups water
GRAVY:
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute apples, almonds, onion and celery in butter for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in salt, cinnamon and poultry seasoning. In a large bowl, combine bread cubes, raisins and apple mixture. Add cider and egg substitute; toss to mix., Just before baking, loosely stuff turkey with half of the stuffing. Place remaining stuffing in a greased 2-qt. baking dish; refrigerate until ready to bake. Skewer turkey opening; tie drumsticks together. Place breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan. Pour water into pan., Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 4-1/2 to 5 hours or until a thermometer reads 180° for the turkey and 165° for the stuffing, basting occasionally with pan drippings. (Cover loosely with foil if turkey browns too quickly.), Bake additional stuffing, covered, for 30-40 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cover turkey and let stand for 20 minutes before removing stuffing and carving., For gravy, pour pan drippings into a 4-cup measuring cup; skim off fat. Add enough water to measure 4 cups. Pour into a saucepan. Stir in bouillon, poultry seasoning and pepper. Bring to a boil. In a bowl, combine flour and milk until smooth; whisk into boiling broth. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Serve with turkey and stuffing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 740 calories, Fat 35g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 220mg cholesterol, Sodium 715mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 68g protein.

SAUSAGE & APPLE STUFFING



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Can't decide what kind of stuffing to make? Try this recipe...it's very easy to prepare, loaded with great flavor and goes from stovetop to table in just 25 minutes!

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Swanson®

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¾ cups Swanson® Chicken Broth or Swanson® Certified Organic Chicken Broth or Swanson® Natural Goodness® Chicken Broth
1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
½ Red Delicious apple, chopped
½ Granny Smith apple, chopped
½ pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and crumbled
2 cups Pepperidge Farm® Herb Seasoned Stuffing
2 cups Pepperidge Farm® Corn Bread Stuffing

Steps:

  • Heat the broth, celery, onion and apples in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until the vegetables and apples are tender.
  • Add the sausage and stuffing and stir lightly to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 17.3 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 826.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

APPLE-SAUSAGE STUFFING FOR TURKEY



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I found this recipe in an old Homemaker's magazine. I made it for a Thanksgiving dinner a few years ago, and now whenever it's my turn to cook a holiday meal, I have to make this! It's easy and delicious. I prefer making the stuffing as a side dish, rather than stuffing the turkey, so the turkey cooks quicker and it makes less of a mess.

Provided by roxanne

Categories     Pork

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground sausage meat
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 tablespoon sage
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon marjoram
10 cups cubed bread (stale works best)
2 onions, sliced
2 apples, peeled, cored, cut into small cubes
1 1/4 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cook sausage until no longer pink, about 10 min, stir often.
  • Drain most of the fat (leave about a tablespoon).
  • Add onions and celery, cook another 3 minute.
  • Stir in apples, sage, thyme, and marjoram, cook another 5 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup of chicken stock, and bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat, stir in bread, parsley, salt and pepper.
  • Spoon into a lightly greased casserole dish.
  • (This recipe can be made ahead to this point, it will keep in the fridge for 2 days or in the freezer for 2 weeks. If frozen, thaw in fridge before baking).
  • Bake, covered, in 325°F oven for about 40 minutes. Halfway through cooking time, drizzle with the remaining chicken stock.
  • Remove the lid and bake 10 more minutes, until the stuffing has a crusty top and is heated through.

ROASTED TURKEY WITH SAUSAGE APPLE STUFFING



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 29

Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, quartered
1 large celery rib, cut into thirds
3/4 cup dry white wine
6 cups canned low-sodium chicken broth or water
2 canned plum tomatoes, halved and seeded
3 parsley sprigs
2 thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup plus
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons port or Madeira (optional)
Sausage Apple Stuffing (recipe follows)
4 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 celery ribs, finely chopped
3 medium onions, finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian sausage, removed from the casings and crumbled
6 cups cubed (1 inch) day-old Italian bread (about 1 large loaf)
36 pitted prunes, coarsely chopped (about 10 ounces)
3 medium Golden Delicious or Granny Smith apples--peeled, cored and coarsely chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup finely chopped sage
11/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
3/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups reserved turkey stock

Steps:

  • Make sure the turkey is at room temperature when it goes into the oven; otherwise it will take longer to roast Preheat the oven to 475 degrees. Rinse the turkey inside and out and pat dry. Season the cavity with salt and pepper and set the bird on a rack in a roasting pan large enough to let air circulate all around. Rub the softened butter over the breast and legs and season with salt and pepper. Roast the turkey in the top third of the oven for about 30 minutes, or until beginning to brown. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 degrees, cover the turkey loosely with foil and continue roasting, basting often, for about 1 1/2 hours, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 175 degrees. Transfer the turkey to a serving platter, cover again with foil, and let stand for at least 20 minutes before carving.
  • Meanwhile, cut the turkey neck and gizzard in half. Heat the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan and add the neck, gizzard, heart and wing tips. Cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned and crisp, about 7 minutes. Stir in the onion and celery and cook until golden. Add the wine and boil until reduced by half, about 7 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the tomatoes, parsley, thyme and bay leaf and cook over very low heat until reduced to 3 1/2 cups, about 1 hour. Strain the turkey stock into a bowl; reserve 1 1/2 cups for the stuffing.
  • 3. In a small bowl, mix the water with the flour until smooth. Remove the rack from the roasting pan and spoon off the fat. Set the pan over 2 burners on high heat. Add the remaining 2 cups of turkey stock and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the roasting pan. Whisk in the flour paste and cook until the gravy thickens, then add the port. Strain the gravy into a sauceboat. Carve the turkey and serve with the gravy and Sausage Apple Stuffing.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and generously butter 2 medium baking dishes that are at least 2 inches deep. Melt the butter in a large skillet. Add the celery and onions and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the sausage and cook, stirring, just until it loses its pink color, about 7 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, toss the bread cubes with the prunes, apples, parsley and sage. Add the sausage mixture and season with the salt, pepper and nutmeg. Add the eggs and reserved turkey stock and mix well. Divide the stuffing between the prepared baking dishes. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for about 10 minutes longer, or until heated through and browned on top. Let cool slightly before serving.

APPLE AND SAUSAGE STUFFING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 stick unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
1 pound sweet Italian sausage (bulk, or casings removed)
1 onion, finely chopped
5 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 apples, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 12-ounce bottle hard cider
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
2 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
12 cups 1/2 -inch stale white bread cubes (about 1 1/4 pounds)
1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fat from the turkey drippings (or butter)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and butter a 3-quart baking dish. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate.
  • Melt the remaining 6 tablespoons butter in the skillet, then add the onion, celery, apples, sage, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the cider. Bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits, and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add the broth and return to a boil, then remove from the heat.
  • Whisk the eggs and parsley in a large bowl. Add the bread, sausage and vegetable-broth mixture and stir until combined. Transfer to the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with the walnuts and drizzle with the turkey drippings (or dot with butter).
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake 30 minutes, then uncover and bake until golden, about 30 more minutes.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh apples, celery, and onion will add a crisp texture and sweetness to the stuffing, while good-quality sausage will provide a savory richness. Avoid using pre-packaged or frozen ingredients for the best results.
  • Sauté the vegetables before adding them to the stuffing. Sautéing the vegetables in a little butter or oil will help to soften them and bring out their flavor. This will also help to prevent the stuffing from becoming too watery.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices to flavor the stuffing. Some classic herbs and spices that pair well with apple sausage stuffing include sage, thyme, rosemary, and black pepper. You can also add a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon for a warm, autumnal flavor.
  • Moisten the stuffing with broth or stock. Adding a little broth or stock to the stuffing will help to keep it moist and flavorful. You can also add a little melted butter for extra richness.
  • Stuff the turkey loosely. Do not pack the stuffing tightly into the turkey, as this will prevent it from cooking evenly. Instead, stuff the turkey loosely so that there is some room for expansion.
  • Bake the turkey according to the manufacturer's instructions. The cooking time for a turkey will vary depending on its size and weight. Be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions carefully to ensure that the turkey is cooked through.

Conclusion:

Apple sausage stuffing is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other special occasion. With its sweet and savory flavor, apple sausage stuffing is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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