**Spiced Apple Sausage Stuffing with Cranberries and Brandy: A Thanksgiving Classic with a Twist**
Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and food. And no Thanksgiving dinner is complete without stuffing. This Spiced Apple Sausage Stuffing with Cranberries and Brandy is a delicious and unique twist on the classic dish. It's made with a combination of ground sausage, apples, cranberries, and brandy, and it's seasoned with a variety of spices. The result is a stuffing that is both flavorful and moist. This recipe also includes instructions for making a vegetarian version of the stuffing, so everyone can enjoy it. Plus, there's a handy guide to help you choose the best apples for stuffing, so you can be sure your dish turns out perfect. So whether you're looking for a traditional stuffing recipe or something a little different, this Spiced Apple Sausage Stuffing with Cranberries and Brandy is sure to please everyone at your Thanksgiving table.
SPICED APPLE-SAUSAGE STUFFING WITH CRANBERRIES AND BRANDY
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories side dish
Time 45m
Yield About 12 cups, enough to stuff a 12- to 14-pound turkey
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small pot, bring cranberries, brandy and 3 tablespoons water to a simmer. Turn off heat and let stand until ready to use.
- In a large bowl, using your hands, mash and squeeze together the pork, 5 teaspoons each of salt and pepper, the cinnamon and cloves. Make sure spices are evenly distributed. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic and ginger root.
- In a very large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add leeks, celery, bay leaves and coriander; cook, stirring, until vegetables are almost softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in the apples and remaining 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes, reduce heat to medium, cover and cook until just tender, about 3 minutes more. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Add vinegar to cranberry mixture.
- Add another tablespoon oil to same skillet over medium-high heat. Add a third of the garlic-ginger mixture and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add a third of the pork and brown, breaking up with a fork, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add a third of the cranberries and their liquid; cook, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan, until most liquid has evaporated. Spoon pork into bowl with apple mixture; repeat two more times with remaining ingredients. Toss everything together; taste and add more salt if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 335, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 384 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CRANBERRY, SAUSAGE AND APPLE STUFFING
A mellow stuffing that pairs up perfectly with the Maple Roast Turkey and Gravy. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.
Provided by Ibby
Categories Side Dish Stuffing and Dressing Recipes Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook and stir sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, crumbling coarsely, for about 10 minutes. Remove sausage to a large bowl with a slotted spoon. Empty pan of grease.
- Into the same pan melt the butter. Add the leeks or onions, apples, celery and poultry seasoning; cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Add the rosemary, dried cranberries and cooked sausage. Mix all with the dried bread cubes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Moisten with the chicken stock.
- Stuff turkey with about 5 cups for a 14 pound turkey. Add additional chicken stock to moisten stuffing if needed. Remaining stuffing can be baked in a covered buttered casserole at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about 45 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes to brown top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 468.4 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
CRANBERRY, APPLE AND SAUSAGE STUFFING
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet and saute the onions, celery, leeks, apples, and sausage, breaking up the sausage as you cook. After about 10 minutes, add the poultry seasoning, fresh herbs and dried cranberries. Add the dried stuffing mix and moisten with the vegetable stock. Season stuffing mix with salt and pepper, to taste. (I like the stuffing a little wetter - if you don't, just add less stock)
- Place into a buttered casserole dish and bake for 45 minutes.
SAUSAGE, DRIED CRANBERRY AND APPLE STUFFING
Serve a hearty side of Food Network's Sausage, Dried Cranberry and Apple Stuffing recipe for Thanksgiving dinner.
Provided by The Hearty Boys
Categories side-dish
Time 55m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Saute the sausage in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, crumbling coarsely with the back of a spoon, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage and drippings to a large bowl. Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the leeks, apples, celery and poultry seasoning to the skillet and saute until the leeks are soft, about 8 minutes. Mix in the drained cranberries, sage and rosemary. Add the mixture to the sausage, then mix in the croutons and parsley. Next add the chicken stock a little at a time until the stuffing is very moist. Be sure not to overdo it; it shouldn't be mushy. Season with salt and pepper. Place in a casserole dish. (The stuffing can be made to this point 2 days before Thanksgiving, refrigerated.)
- Bake in a 14-inch oval or 9 by 13-inch rectangular casserole dish and place, uncovered, in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until the top is crispy and the center piping hot. Remove and serve immediately.
AWESOME SAUSAGE, APPLE AND CRANBERRY STUFFING
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
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
APPLE AND SAUSAGE STUFFING
This delicious stuffing is similar to a savory bread pudding. It's best baked alongside, rather than inside, the bird.
Categories Fruit Pork Side Bake Thanksgiving Stuffing/Dressing Apple Sausage Fall Sage Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage; sauté until cooked through and brown, breaking into pieces with spoon, about 8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to large bowl. Add celery and next 6 ingredients to drippings in skillet. Sauté over medium heat until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Add mixture to sausage. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Reheat to lukewarm before continuing.)
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish. Add bread to sausage mixture. Whisk milk, broth, and butter in bowl to blend. Mix into stuffing; season stuffing with salt and pepper. Mix in eggs; transfer to prepared dish. Bake uncovered until cooked through and brown, about 50 minutes.
NEW ENGLAND SAUSAGE, APPLE AND DRIED CRANBERRY STUFFING
Categories Side Bake Sauté Thanksgiving Stuffing/Dressing Cranberry Apple Sausage Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield 14 Servings (About 18 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Divide bread cubes between 2 large baking sheets. Bake until slightly dry, about 15 minutes. Cool completely.
- Sauté sausages in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, crumbling coarsely with back of spoon, about 10 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer sausage to large bowl. Pour off any drippings from skillet. Melt butter in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add leeks, apples, celery and poultry seasoning to skillet; sauté until leeks soften, about 8 minutes. Mix in dried cranberries and rosemary. Add mixture to sausage, then mix in bread and parsley. Season stuffing to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Mix eggs into stuffing.
- TO bake stuffing in turkey:
- Fill main turkey cavity with stuffing. Mix enough chicken broth into remaining stuffing to moisten (about 3/4 to 1 cup chicken broth, depending on amount of remaining stuffing). Spoon remaining stuffing into buttered baking dish. Cover with buttered aluminum foil. Bake stuffing in dish alongside turkey until heated through, about 45 minutes. Uncover stuffing and bake until top is golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- To bake all stuffing in pan:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 15x10x2-inch baking dish. Mix 1 1/3 cups broth into stuffing. Transfer to prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil and bake until heated through, about 45 minutes. Uncover and bake until top is golden brown, about 15 minutes.
Tips:
- Use a variety of apples. This will give your stuffing a more complex flavor. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
- Don't overcook the apples. You want them to be tender, but not mushy. Cook them until they are just starting to soften.
- Use high-quality sausage. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your stuffing. Look for a sausage that is made with fresh, ground pork and seasoned with herbs and spices.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. You can add other fruits, nuts, or vegetables to your stuffing. Some popular additions include cranberries, walnuts, pecans, and celery.
- Make sure your stuffing is moist. If it is too dry, it will be difficult to eat. Add some chicken broth or apple cider to the stuffing to help keep it moist.
- Cook your stuffing thoroughly. This is important to prevent foodborne illness. Cook the stuffing until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Conclusion:
Spiced apple sausage stuffing with cranberries and brandy is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the best apple sausage stuffing that your family and friends will love.
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