How to Make Apple-Raisin Stuffing

Apple raisin stuffing can be used for turkey at Thanksgiving or as a side dish to accompany chicken or pork chops any time of the year. The sweet yet tart flavor of the fruit provides a good foil for the savory herbs in the dressing and the flavor of the meat. The dried cranberries are optional but highly recommended. Cook this dish outside of the turkey so that both cook faster and more thoroughly.

Things You'll Need

• Skillet
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1/4 cup celery, diced
• 1/4 cup carrot, diced
• 3 tbsp. butter
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 apple, peeled, cored, chopped
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)
• 1 7-ounce bag herb seasoned stuffing mix
• Large 2-quart bowl
• Small 1-quart bowl
• 1 14-ounce can chicken broth
• Baking dish (2 quart)
• Cooking spray

Instructions

1. Spray the baking dish with cooking spray, and preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

2. Heat the skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and allow to melt. Add the carrots, celery and onion and saute for five minutes or until the onions are translucent and soft but not browned.

3. Transfer the cooked vegetables to the 2-quart bowl. Add the stuffing mix, apple, raisins and cranberries and toss to combine.

4. Mix the eggs and the chicken broth in the small bowl. Pour this over the stuffing mix in the larger bowl until the mixture has been thoroughly moistened but is not soggy.

5. Place the stuffing into the baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until set and the top is browned and crusty.

Tips & Warnings

• Let the stuffing rest for 15 minutes before serving.