Turkey Stuffing With Chopped Apples

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Diana Rattray
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Updated 07/20/19
Turkey Stuffing With Chopped Apples

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Prep: 18 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Total: 43 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
135 Calories
11g Fat
9g Carbs
2g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount per serving
Calories 135
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 131mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Protein 2g
Calcium 20mg 2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This is a basic turkey stuffing recipe spiced up with the addition of chopped apples and optional pecans for extra flavor and texture. It's a delicious turkey stuffing recipe for your holiday dinner table.

Bake the stuffing inside the bird, or separately in a baking pan based on your preference.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup celery (chopped)
  • 1/3 cup onion (chopped)
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups dry bread (cubed)
  • 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and finely chopped​ about 1 to 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon ground sage
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

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  2. In a small saute pan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add celery and onion and saute, stirring, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

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  3. Add the chicken broth and salt; cover and bring to a simmer.

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  4. In a large bowl, combine the bread cubes, chopped apples, sage, cinnamon, pepper, and chopped pecans, if using.

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  5. Add the broth and vegetable mixture and stir until well moistened.

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  6. Turn the dressing mixture into a greased 1 1/2-quart shallow casserole.

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  7. Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350 F for 25 to 30 minutes.

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  8. Alternatively, stuff the cavity of an 8- to 10-pound turkey just before roasting.

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  9. Serve and enjoy!

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Tips

  • A stuffed turkey will take a bit longer to cook. Always cook a stuffed turkey until the center of the stuffing registers 165 degrees F even if the turkey meat appears to be done before that. Let the turkey rest for 15 to 20 minutes before removing the stuffing.
  • Make sure you refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours after cooking.