APPLE WALNUT STUFFING

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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 to 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the bundt pan
1 1/2 cups walnuts
4 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
4 ounces hot Italian sausage, casings removed
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 Granny Smith apple, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 14-ounce package cubed stuffing mix
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
1 1/2 cups turkey or chicken stock
1/2 cup apple butter, store-bought or homemade, recipe follows
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 1/2 pounds mixed apples, peeled, cored and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 cups apple cider, preferably unfiltered
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly butter a bundt pan.
  • In a dry saute pan set over medium heat, toast the walnuts until light golden brown, about 5 minutes; cool and chop.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking up any clumps with a wooden spoon, until brown, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, add the celery, onion, apple and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes; remove from the heat.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the stuffing mix, sage, thyme and walnuts. Mix together the stock, apple butter and egg in a separate bowl, then add it to the mixing bowl along with the sausage-vegetable mixture. Add 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and stir gently to combine thoroughly.
  • Transfer the stuffing mixture to the bundt pan and bake until hot and golden brown on top, 30 to 40 minutes. If the top starts to get too brown, cover with foil. Let rest for 10 minutes in the bundt pan, then unmold onto a serving platter.
  • Combine the apples, apple cider, sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, cloves and salt in a Dutch oven or large, heavy pot and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, partially covered, until the apples are very tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Puree the apple mixture using an immersion blender or in batches in a regular blender (be careful when blending hot liquids).
  • Transfer the Dutch oven to the oven. Bake, uncovered, stirring every 20 minutes so that the bottom does not burn, until the mixture is very thick and a rich brown caramel color, about 3 hours. Let cool completely.

Phil London
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I've made this stuffing several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


LYNDON HAMNETT
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This stuffing is the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of crunch.


Dorothy James Cisco
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I'm not a big fan of stuffing, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and moist, I couldn't get enough of it.


ANAMIE MEDALLO
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This stuffing is delicious! I made it for my family's Christmas dinner and everyone loved it.


Jan Reeves
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This stuffing is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the way the apples and walnuts add a sweet and crunchy touch.


Johnny H
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I've been making this stuffing for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


John Saunderson
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This stuffing is the perfect side dish for any holiday meal. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of crunch.


Mc Atama
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This stuffing is so easy to make and it always turns out great. I love the way the apples and walnuts add a sweet and crunchy touch.


Engr Pardeep
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I made this stuffing for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Fahim montasir Tasin
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This is the best stuffing recipe I've ever tried. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of crunch.


Ipiiya Melanie
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I've made this stuffing several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Sandra Peter
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This stuffing is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I love the addition of apples and walnuts.


Zahid Janii
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I made this stuffing for the first time last year and it was a huge success. I'll definitely be making it again this year.


Nora Abasi
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This is my go-to stuffing recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nyron Jackson
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This stuffing is easy to make and always turns out great. I love the way the apples and walnuts add a sweet and crunchy touch.


Uzair Shah
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I'm not a big fan of stuffing, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and moist, I couldn't get enough of it. I'll definitely be making this again.


TimmyBrix
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This stuffing is delicious! I made it for my family's Christmas dinner and everyone loved it. It's the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


Catherine Mumbi
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I've tried many stuffing recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love the addition of apples and walnuts - they add a nice crunch and sweetness.


mdalim Sarkar
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This apple walnut stuffing was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! It was moist and flavorful, with the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making this again next year.


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