Best 9 Herbed Apple Cranberry Bread Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of Herbed Apple Cranberry Bread Dressing recipes. These dressings are the perfect accompaniment to your Thanksgiving turkey, adding a burst of flavor and a touch of sophistication to your holiday feast. From classic recipes passed down through generations to innovative twists that elevate the traditional, we have a dressing for every taste. Dive into the realm of flavors and textures as we explore the art of creating the perfect bread dressing.

Our recipes range from the classic Herb-Roasted Turkey with Sausage and Chestnut Stuffing, where savory sausage and sweet chestnuts complement the tender turkey, to the more adventurous Roasted Turkey with Wild Rice and Cranberry Stuffing, which combines the nutty flavor of wild rice with the tartness of cranberries. For those seeking a vegetarian option, the Spinach and Mushroom Stuffed Turkey Breast provides a hearty and flavorful alternative. And for a true taste of the season, our Pumpkin Bread Dressing with Dried Cranberries and Pecans offers a unique and festive twist.

Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure that your bread dressing turns out moist, flavorful, and perfectly complements the main course. We guide you through every step of the process, from preparing the ingredients to baking and serving the dressing. With detailed instructions and helpful tips, we aim to make your cooking experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds craving for more. From the classic to the contemporary, our Herbed Apple Cranberry Bread Dressing recipes are sure to impress your family and friends this Thanksgiving.

Let's cook with our recipes!

APPLE-CRANBERRY STUFFING



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I leave out the giblets my mom used in her stuffing and bump up the fruit and wild rice instead. The result is this delicious apple cranberry stuffing. -Miranda Allison, Simpsonville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1 celery rib, chopped
12 cups seasoned stuffing cubes (about 20 ounces)
2 medium apples, finely chopped
2 cups cooked wild rice
1-1/2 cups dried cranberries
3 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 to 2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add stuffing cubes, apples, rice, cranberries and seasonings; toss. Stir in enough broth to reach desired moistness., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 819mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

WHOLE WHEAT BREAD, APPLE AND CRANBERRY DRESSING



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Having grown up with Pepperidge Farm stuffing, I will always have a weakness for bread stuffing seasoned with sage and thyme, with plenty of chopped onion and celery. I prefer to use 100 percent whole wheat bread, one that isn't at all sweet. A mixed grains bread would also work. The apple and cranberries contribute sweetness, tartness and texture to the classic dressing. I bake this in a gratin dish; you can double the recipe if you want to use it for a stuffing as well, and put half inside the bird. But, moistened with a well seasoned vegetable stock, the dressing makes a great vegetarian side dish. Just be sure to use plenty of stock to moisten, as the problem with most stuffings that are baked outside the bird is that they are dry. Tender apples like McIntosh, Gala, Macoun and Cortland work well in this dish.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, side dish

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 to 9 ounces whole wheat bread (with crusts), cut into 3/4 to 1-inch cubes (4 to 5 cups)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium or large onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, diced
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 large apple, peeled and diced
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage or 1 teaspoon rubbed dried sage
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 egg
1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Oil or butter a 2-quart baking dish. Place cubed bread in a large bowl.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat in a large, heavy skillet. Add onion and celery and cook, stirring, until onion is tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and scrape into bowl with the bread. Add remaining olive oil to bowl and all of the other ingredients except egg and stock. Season generously with salt and pepper and toss well.
  • Beat egg in a small bowl and whisk in 1/2 cup of stock. Scrape into bread mixture and mix together well. Turn into prepared baking dish. Douse mixture with remaining stock (hold back about 1/4 cup if you are going to reheat). Dot top with butter.
  • Cover baking dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake another 15 minutes, until top is nicely browned. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 207, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 329 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams

HERB AND APPLE STUFFING



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Serve Ina Garten's crowd-pleasing stuffing at your Thanksgiving feast: Herb and Apple Stuffing from Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 2h50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 cups 1-inch bread cubes, white or whole wheat (2 baguettes)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
2 cups medium-diced yellow onion (2 large)
2 cups medium-diced celery (3 large stalks)
2 Granny Smith apples, unpeeled, cored and large diced
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup sliced blanched almonds, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Put the bread cubes on a 13 by 18 by 1-inch baking sheet and bake them in the oven for 7 minutes.
  • In a large saute pan, melt the butter and add the onion, celery, apples, parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Saute for 10 minutes, until the mixture is soft.
  • Combine the bread cubes and cooked vegetables in a large bowl and add the chicken stock, and almonds, if desired.
  • Place the stuffing into the main cavity of the turkey and into the neck of the bird. I cook a 12-pound turkey for 2 1/2 hours at 350 degrees F in a preheated oven. Make sure the stuffing in the cavity is secured by wrapping the legs tightly with string.

APPLE-CRANBERRY DRESSING



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the pan
1 pound sliced country white sandwich bread
1 large cooking apple, such as Gravenstein, or Golden Delicious
1 medium onion
2 ribs celery with leaves
1/2 cup dried apricots
Handful fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 to 3 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch fennel seeds, optional
3 cups chicken broth (about 1 1/2 small cans)
1 large egg
2 tablespoons turkey or chicken pan drippings or melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a shallow 3-quart casserole.
  • Cut or tear bread into bite-size pieces. Lay bread pieces in a single layer on 1 or 2 baking sheets. Bake until slightly dry and crisp, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cool.
  • Peel, core, and coarsely chop the apple. Coarsely chop the onion, celery, and apricots. Chop the parsley.
  • Melt the 6 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the apple, onion, celery, apricots, cranberries, thyme, salt, and fennel seeds; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the broth and parsley and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat.
  • Beat the egg in a large bowl. Add the toasted bread and the onion and fruit mixture; toss until evenly moistened. Loosely pack the dressing into the prepared pan. Bake, uncovered, until the top is crusty, about 40 minutes. Drizzle the pan drippings or melted butter over the top. Cook until the top is crisp and golden, about 20 minutes more.

APPLE CRANBERRY STUFFING



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This apple cranberry stuffing recipe gives you the best of both worlds - the sweetness of red apples and tartness of dried cranberries - for a delicious addition to any holiday or weeknight dinner. Celery brings additional texture to the stuffing, while herbs like parsley, rosemary and thyme round out the recipe with an earthy finish. Baked in the oven until lightly golden brown, we love serving this cranberry apple stuffing alongside other go-to holiday dishes. Put together a delicious feast the whole family is sure to love with some of our favorite seasonal dishes including oven roasted turkey, sweet potatoes with marshmallows, and pecan pie bites.

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Side Dishes,

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
2 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 medium tart red apples cored and chopped
1 bag (6 ounces) dried cranberries
1 tsp McCormick® Parsley Flakes
1 tsp McCormick® Rosemary Leaves
1 tsp McCormick® Thyme Leaves
6 cups dry unseasoned bread cubes
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup apple juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in apples, cranberries, parsley, rosemary and thyme.
  • Place bread cubes in large bowl. Add celery mixture, broth and apple juice; toss gently until well mixed. Spoon into lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Cover with foil.
  • Bake 15 minutes. Remove foil; bake additional 20 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 Calories

HERB & APPLE BREAD PUDDING



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 cups (3/4-inch diced) bread cubes, such as a country boule, crusts removed
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
3 ounces pancetta, 1/2-inch diced
2 cups chopped yellow onion (2 onions)
1 1/2 cups chopped celery (2 large stalks)
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup medium or dry sherry
2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
5 extra-large eggs
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade
2 cups freshly grated Gruyere cheese, lightly packed (8 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the bread cubes in a single layer on a sheet pan and bake for 20 minutes, until lightly browned. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat the butter in a large (12-inch) saute pan over medium-low heat. Add the pancetta, raise the heat to medium, and cook for 5 minutes, until starting to brown. Stir in the onion, celery, and apple and cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the sherry, rosemary, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper and cook for 5 minutes, until most of the liquid is gone. Off the heat, stir in the parsley.
  • Meanwhile, beat the eggs, cream, chicken stock and 1 1/2 cups of the cheese together in a very large mixing bowl. Add the bread cubes first and then the vegetable mixture, stirring well to combine. Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes to allow the bread to soak. Stir well and pour into a 2 1/2- to 3-cup gratin dish (13 x 9 x 2 inches). Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of Gruyere and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the top is browned and the custard is set. (Insert a knife in the middle to check.) Serve hot or warm.

APPLE-CRANBERRY STUFFING



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Apple-Cranberry Stuffing tastes like everything you love about Thanksgiving. Add this recipe to your holiday menu to impress all your guests.

Categories     Thanksgiving     baking     side dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 16-ounce loaf dense country white bread, cubed (about 14 cups)
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) salted butter
2 medium onions, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
3 small Gala apples, chopped
1 tsp. dried sage
1 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
1 c. dried cranberries
1 c. fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Spread out the bread cubes on 2 baking sheets, loosely cover and let dry out for 24 to 48 hours.
  • When you're ready to cook, preheat the oven to 375˚. Melt the butter in a large dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the apples and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 5 more minutes. Add the sage, thyme and salt and stir to combine.
  • Add 3½ cups broth to the dutch oven. Bring to a simmer and cook until the apples are just tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat. Add the dried cranberries, then stir in the bread cubes and toss until the bread is evenly soaked, adding the remaining ½ cup broth if needed. Stir in the parsley.
  • Transfer to a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and crisp on top, 35 to 40 minutes. Let rest for 20 minutes before serving.

HERBED CORNBREAD



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Our Classic Cornbread strikes the right balance between tender and crumbly. Here, we've jazzed up the batter with addition of chives, parsley, and thyme.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more, room temperature, for pan
1 1/2 cups yellow or white cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
6 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
3 large eggs
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. In a large bowl, stir together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. In a medium bowl, whisk together melted butter, buttermilk, and eggs. Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture and stir just until combined (do not overmix). Stir chives, parsley, and thyme into batter. Transfer batter to pan and smooth top.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack, 15 minutes, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 8 g

"SIMPLE IS BEST" DRESSING



Leave the sausage, nuts, dried fruit behind in favor of this easy, vegetarian-friendly stuffing recipe with country bread and Thanksgiving-classic herbs.

Provided by Victoria Granof

Categories     Thanksgiving     Bon Appétit     Side     Stuffing/Dressing     Herb     Onion     Bake     Celery     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Vegetarian

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter plus more for baking dish
1 pound good-quality day-old white bread, torn into 1" pieces (about 10 cups)
2½ cups chopped yellow onions
1½ cups ¼" slices celery
½ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth, divided
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°F. Butter a 13x9x2" baking dish and set aside. Scatter bread in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring occasionally, until dried out, about 1 hour. Let cool; transfer to a very large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, melt 3/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onions and celery. Stir often until just beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Add to bowl with bread; stir in herbs, salt, and pepper. Drizzle in 1 1/4 cups broth and toss gently. Let cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Whisk 1 1/4 cups broth and eggs in a small bowl. Add to bread mixture; fold gently until thoroughly combined. Transfer to prepared dish, cover with foil, and bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of dressing registers 160°F, about 40 minutes. (Note: Dressing can be made one day ahead up to this point. Uncover the dressing, let cool, then cover again and chill. The next day, proceed with the final bake as described below.)
  • Bake dressing, uncovered, until set and top is browned and crisp, 40-45 minutes longer (if chilled, add 10-15 minutes).

Tips:

  • Use a variety of apples and cranberries. This will give your dressing a more complex flavor and texture. Red apples work well in this recipe, but you can use a mixture of different types of apples.
  • Don't overcook the apples and cranberries. You want them to be tender but still have a little bit of bite. Overcooked apples and cranberries will become mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Use fresh herbs. Fresh herbs will give your dressing a brighter flavor than dried herbs. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use less of them.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make apple cranberry dressing. Feel free to add other ingredients that you think will taste good, such as nuts, seeds, or dried fruit.

Conclusion:

Apple cranberry dressing is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving dinner. It is made with a variety of apples and cranberries, fresh herbs, and bread cubes. The dressing is then baked until it is golden brown and crispy. Apple cranberry dressing is a delicious and festive way to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday.

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