Best 9 Cranberry Apple Raisin Stuffing Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and festive stuffing recipe, look no further than cranberry apple raisin stuffing. This classic dish is made with a combination of sweet and tart cranberries, crisp apples, plump raisins, and savory herbs and spices. It's the perfect way to add a touch of holiday cheer to your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of making the best cranberry apple raisin stuffing that will impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APPLE-CRANBERRY STUFFING



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I leave out the giblets my mom used in her stuffing and bump up the fruit and wild rice instead. The result is this delicious apple cranberry stuffing. -Miranda Allison, Simpsonville, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1 celery rib, chopped
12 cups seasoned stuffing cubes (about 20 ounces)
2 medium apples, finely chopped
2 cups cooked wild rice
1-1/2 cups dried cranberries
3 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 to 2 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a 6-qt. stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until tender. Add stuffing cubes, apples, rice, cranberries and seasonings; toss. Stir in enough broth to reach desired moistness., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 819mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CRANBERRY APPLE STUFFING



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One Thanksgiving, I lost the recipe I planned to use, so I threw this cranberry stuffing together. My cousin Sandy, a die-hard traditional stuffing fan, said this was the best stuffing she'd ever tasted! Talk about a compliment! -Beverly Norris, Evanston, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 package (12 ounces) seasoned stuffing cubes
1-1/2 cups chopped apples
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1-1/2 teaspoons dried sage leaves
1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash salt
1 to 1-1/2 cups apple cider or juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, cook sausage, celery, onion and garlic over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink; drain. Add broth, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Add butter; cook and stir until butter is melted. Remove from the heat., Stir in stuffing cubes, apples, cranberries, almonds, sage, thyme, pepper, salt and enough cider to reach desired moistness. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Cover and bake 25 minutes. Uncover; bake until lightly browned, 5-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 809mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

APPLE CRANBERRY STUFFING



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This apple cranberry stuffing recipe gives you the best of both worlds - the sweetness of red apples and tartness of dried cranberries - for a delicious addition to any holiday or weeknight dinner. Celery brings additional texture to the stuffing, while herbs like parsley, rosemary and thyme round out the recipe with an earthy finish. Baked in the oven until lightly golden brown, we love serving this cranberry apple stuffing alongside other go-to holiday dishes. Put together a delicious feast the whole family is sure to love with some of our favorite seasonal dishes including oven roasted turkey, sweet potatoes with marshmallows, and pecan pie bites.

Provided by McCormick

Categories     Side Dishes,

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
2 cups chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 medium tart red apples cored and chopped
1 bag (6 ounces) dried cranberries
1 tsp McCormick® Parsley Flakes
1 tsp McCormick® Rosemary Leaves
1 tsp McCormick® Thyme Leaves
6 cups dry unseasoned bread cubes
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup apple juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in apples, cranberries, parsley, rosemary and thyme.
  • Place bread cubes in large bowl. Add celery mixture, broth and apple juice; toss gently until well mixed. Spoon into lightly greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Cover with foil.
  • Bake 15 minutes. Remove foil; bake additional 20 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 Calories

BAKED APPLE CRANBERRY STUFFING



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Provided by Food Network

Time 55m

Yield 11 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter
4 stalks celery, sliced (about 2 cups)
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
2¼ cups Swanson® Chicken Broth (Regular, Natural Goodness® or Certified Organic)
1 medium Granny Smith apple, chopped
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 package (12 ounces) Pepperidge Farm® Herb Seasoned Cubed Stuffing

Steps:

  • 1.Heat the oven to 350°F. Line a 3-quart shallow baking pan with aluminum foil, dull-side down. 2.Heat the butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the celery and onion and cook until they're tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in the broth, apple and cranberries. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the stuffing and mix lightly. Spoon the stuffing mixture into the baking pan. 3.Bake for 35 minutes or until the stuffing mixture is hot.

SAUSAGE, DRIED CRANBERRY AND APPLE STUFFING



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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

1 pound mild bulk breakfast sausage
4 tablespoons butter
3 cups sliced leeks, white and pale-green parts only, cleaned well (about 2 large leeks)
2 Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped
1 cup chopped celery with leaves
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 cup dried cranberries, rehydrated in boiling water for 15 minutes and drained
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
6 cups boxed bread cubes (croutons)
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 to 3 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper

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.

RAISIN-CRANBERRY STUFFING BALLS



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Stuffing balls are an interesting departure from the traditional Thanksgiving or Christmas side dish. These balls are delicious and don't take long to make or bake.

Provided by Geema

Categories     Grains

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup honey
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sliced celery
1 tablespoon butter
6 cups cubed dried raisin bread
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon dried basil
3/4 cup orange juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Saute onions, celery and walnuts in butter until tender.
  • stir honey and all spices into the orange juice.
  • Toss together the vegetable-nut mixture, cranberries and raisin bread cubes.
  • Pour juice mixture over all and mix gently until well combined, adding more juice if necessary in order to hold a ball shape.
  • Shape 1/2 cupfuls into balls by hand an dplace on greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for about 25-30 minutes, until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.8, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 22.2, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 12.8, Protein 2.2

ULTIMATE CRANBERRY/APPLE/RAISIN CHUTNEY



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Simple, easy, and just plain Yummy. A recipe from Oceanspray but tweaked some. This is a must have!!!

Provided by Angela Marie

Categories     Apple

Time 1h

Yield 2 1/2 cups, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) can cranberry sauce
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup apple, peeled and diced
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/8 cup brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 dash ground cloves

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.
  • Cook on med. heat stirring a lot, until apples are tender and sauce has thickened and reduced.
  • Serve hot or warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.8, Fat 0.2, Sodium 25.2, Carbohydrate 53.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 49.7, Protein 0.6

CRANBERRY APPLE RAISIN STUFFING



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This stuffing is great for vegetarians and non-vegetarians. It has a wonderful light and fruity taste. Since most of my family has been vegetarian for 25 years, we make this stuffing in a casserole instead of stuffing it in the turkey. You can, however, stuff the turkey with it and it is just as good!

Provided by Patti

Categories     Vegetarian Stuffing and Dressing

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (1 pound) loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
3 Granny Smith apples, cored and sliced
1 cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs
½ cup apple cider
½ cup melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large casserole dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix the bread cubes, cranberry sauce, apples, raisins, lemon zest, and orange zest. Season with salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, cider, and butter. Toss the egg mixture with the bread mixture until evenly moist. Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
  • Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 589 mg, Sugar 22.4 g

APPLE-CRANBERRY DRESSING



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Adapted from Anne Quatrano's Summerland: Recipes for Celebrating With Southern Hospitality (Rizzoli).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 stick unsalted butter, plus more for baking dish
1 large loaf sourdough bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (about 10 cups)
12 ounces sweet Italian sausage, removed from casing
2 stalks celery, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 large sweet onion, such as Vidalia, chopped (about 2 cups)
2 Gala apples, cored, peeled, and chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
2 sprigs sage, finely chopped (about 2 teaspoons)
2 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth, preferably homemade
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Divide bread cubes between 2 rimmed baking sheets, spread in a single layer, and toast until crisp and golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool to room temperature; transfer to a large heatproof bowl.
  • Meanwhile, cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally and breaking into bite-size pieces, until just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer sausage to bowl with bread. Melt butter in skillet. Add celery and onion and saute, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in apples and continue cooking until apples are crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in sage and broth, raise heat to medium-high, and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat; immediately pour over bread and sausage. Add cranberries and stir to thoroughly combine. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer dressing to prepared dish. Bake, uncovered, until top is crisp and golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a tart flavor that complements the sweet apples and raisins.
  • Don't overcook the stuffing. Overcooked stuffing will be dry and crumbly.
  • Let the stuffing cool slightly before serving. This will help the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the stuffing warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Cranberry-apple-raisin stuffing is a delicious and festive side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it moist or dry, sweet or tart, there is a recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy stuffing recipe, give cranberry-apple-raisin stuffing a try.

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