CORNBREAD STUFFING WITH FRESH AND DRIED FRUIT

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Categories     Fruit     Onion     Vegetable     Side     Bake     Sauté     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Prune     Apple     Apricot     Fennel     Fall     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Buttery Cornbread
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
4 cups chopped onions
4 cups chopped unpeeled McIntosh or Golden Delicious apples (about 2 large)
2 cups chopped celery with leaves
24 pitted prunes, diced (about 10 ounces)
12 dried apricot halves, diced (about 2 ounces)
1 tablespoon fennel seeds
2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Cut bread lengthwise into 1-inch-wide slices. Place on baking sheet; cover with kitchen towel and let dry overnight. Cut bread slices into 1-inch cubes.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until translucent, about 10 minutes. Add apples and celery. sauté until celery begins to soften, about 10 minutes. Scrape contents of skillet into very large bowl. Add prunes, apricots, fennel seeds, salt, pepper, and thyme; toss. Add dried bread cubes and toss until evenly combined. Transfer stuffing to prepared dish. Pour broth evenly over.
  • Bake stuffing uncovered until heated through and top begins to form crust, about 40 minutes.

David Stiles
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This stuffing is absolutely delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Bl._. Ryan
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Just chop up any leftover vegetables you have and add them to the stuffing.


Maryam Javaid
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This stuffing is a delicious and easy way to add a touch of fall flavor to your meal.


Minhas Shah
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This stuffing is a great way to add a touch of Southern charm to your holiday meal.


shankar pariyar
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover turkey. Just shred the turkey and add it to the stuffing.


Mike Lariva
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This stuffing is a delicious and easy way to add a festive touch to your holiday meal.


Avi Chowdhury
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This stuffing is a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. They’ll love the sweet fruit and crunchy vegetables in this stuffing.


Mohamed Abdallah
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This stuffing is perfect for a crowd. It’s easy to double or triple the recipe to feed a large group of people.


Armando Galvan
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This stuffing is a great make-ahead dish. You can make it a day ahead and then just reheat it before serving.


Tanvir Rafi
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This stuffing is a great way to use up leftover cornbread. I always have some cornbread in my freezer and this is a great way to use it up.


Yinka Odulalu
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This is my favorite cornbread stuffing recipe. It’s always a hit at parties and potlucks. I highly recommend it!


Carlos Alonso
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This stuffing is so moist and flavorful. I love the addition of the dried fruit and nuts. It really makes the stuffing special.


Beenu Mars
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I made this stuffing for my family last Thanksgiving and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. It’s definitely my new go-to stuffing recipe.


Mazhar Shah
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This is the best cornbread stuffing recipe! It’s so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or dried fruit, depending on what I have on hand.


Nahib Bos
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This stuffing is amazing! I love the combination of the cornbread, fruit, and spices. It’s the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


raj Cladding
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This stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was so moist and flavorful and the cornbread was perfectly cooked.


NSD SANTO
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I made this stuffing for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it tasted delicious. The cornbread was moist and flavorful and the fruit added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this stuffing again.


Shayaan
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This is the best cornbread stuffing I’ve ever had. It’s moist, flavorful, and packed with delicious ingredients. I loved the addition of the dried fruit and fresh herbs. It really took the stuffing to the next level.


Madu shalani
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This stuffing was phenomenal! It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. I loved the combination of the cornbread, fruit, and spices. It was a big hit with my family and friends and it will definitely be a staple at our future holiday gatherings.


Richard Mwango
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This cornbread stuffing was the perfect addition to our Thanksgiving dinner! It was moist and flavorful with the perfect amount of crunch from the cornbread. The dried cranberries and apricots added a touch of sweetness and the fresh apples and celer