Best 8 Cranberry Pear Stuffing Recipes

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When the time comes to prepare a delectable and memorable holiday meal, cranberry pear stuffing emerges as an irresistible culinary delight. This classic dish, often gracing the tables during festive gatherings, combines the sweet and tangy notes of cranberries with the delicate, crisp texture of pears. Whether you prefer a moist and savory stuffing or a crispy and golden-brown exterior, mastering the perfect cranberry pear stuffing recipe can elevate your holiday feast to a new level of gastronomic excellence.

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

CRANBERRY PECAN BROWN RICE STUFFING



Cranberry Pecan Brown Rice Stuffing image

This stuffing also makes an excellent and flavorful side dish.

Provided by Minute Rice

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Minute® Rice

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups Minute® Brown Rice, uncooked
½ cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon dried orange peel
½ cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon margarine
½ cup celery, finely chopped
2 tablespoons shallots, finely chopped
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ cup pecans, chopped and toasted
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Prepare rice according to package directions.
  • In a medium microwave safe bowl, mix cranberries and orange peel with chicken stock and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Set aside. Heat a large sauce pan over high heat and add margarine.
  • Stir in celery, shallot and poultry seasoning and saute 3 minutes. Stir in cranberry mixture, pecans, parsley and rice and cook over medium heat for 3 more minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 35.2 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

SAUSAGE, APPLE AND PEAR STUFFING WITH CRANBERRIES



Sausage, Apple and Pear Stuffing with Cranberries image

Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped into 1/4-inch cubes
1 Bosc pear, cored and chopped into 1/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
One 12-ounce bag cubed country-style stuffing
1 cup dried cranberries
4 large eggs, beaten
Butter, for buttering baking dish
1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
4 celery stalks, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
3 small leeks, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, cook the sausage, breaking it up with the back of a spoon, until browned through, about 5 minutes. Add the celery, leeks, apples and pears and cook, stirring, until fragrant and softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley, sage, thyme, salt and pepper and cook for 1 more minute. Add the chicken broth and scrape up any brown bits that have formed on the bottom of the skillet, cooking for an additional minute. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, combine the stuffing and cooled sausage mixture. Add the cranberries and eggs and mix well. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake until golden brown on top, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool 5 to 10 minutes. Top with additional parsley and serve.

PEAR-PECAN STUFFING



Pear-Pecan Stuffing image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • In a large deep skillet, saute 1 each chopped onion and carrot, 2 chopped celery stalks and 1 tablespoon each sage and thyme in 1 stick butter for 5 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper and add 2 diced Bosc pears, then saute 2 minutes.
  • Pour in 1/4 cup bourbon and simmer 2 minutes, then add 2 1/2 to 3 cups chicken broth. Return to a simmer until step 5.
  • In a large bowl, mix 2 eggs and 1/4 cup chopped parsley.
  • Add to the bowl 16 cups toasted white bread cubes, 1 cup toasted pecans and the hot broth mixture.
  • Gently toss the stuffing, then spread in a buttered 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Dot the top with butter or turkey pan drippings, cover and bake 30 minutes at 350. Uncover and bake until golden, 20 more minutes.

CRANBERRY PEAR STUFFING



Cranberry Pear Stuffing image

Our family came up with this recipe when we decided to add something new to our traditional Thanksgiving menu. Now this tasty dressing has become a standard dish on our holiday table. -Juanita Haugen, Pleasanton, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h5m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup butter
1 package (16 ounces) seasoned stuffing cubes
1-1/2 cups dried cranberries
1-1/2 cups chopped ripe pears
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 to 3 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup egg substitute

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, saute celery in butter until tender; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the stuffing cubes, cranberries, pears, pecans, parsley, poultry seasoning and pepper. Add the broth, egg substitute and celery mixture; toss until combined. , Spoon into a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 325° for 50-60 minutes or heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 977mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

PEAR - PECAN STUFFING



Pear - Pecan Stuffing image

Make and share this Pear - Pecan Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Pears

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb firm-texture white bread
2 tablespoons butter (do not substitute)
1 large onion, chopped about 1 cup
2 large firm ripe bartlett pears, cored, peeled and chopped
1/2-3/4 cup water
1/4 cup butter (do not substitute)
1 cup pecan halves, toasted and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons snipped parsley
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 dash fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees to speed-dry the bread and/or to bake the stuffing separately from the turkey.
  • Spread bread slices on baking sheets.
  • Place baking sheets in the oven for 20 minutes or until bread is dry.
  • Place the 2 tablespoons butter, onion and pear in a large frying pan. Cook over medium heat till tender but not brown, about 4 minutes.
  • Set aside.
  • Break the dried bread into small pieces, and place in a very large bowl.
  • Bring 1/2 water and the 1/4 cup butter to boiling in a small saucepan.
  • Add to bread crumbs, and toss just till moistened.
  • Stir in pear mixture, pecans, parsley, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
  • Add the remaining water as needed until mixture reaches desired moistness.
  • Stuff turkey and bake according to your liking, or put stuffing into a 2 quart casserole and bake, covered in preheated oven for 40 minutes or until heated through.

CRANBERRY PECAN STUFFING



Cranberry Pecan Stuffing image

While I love stuffing, my family wasn't that fond of it-that is, until I found this recipe. I added a few touches of my own and now they gobble it up. Cranberries and pork really make it something special. -Robin Lang, Muskegon, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h10m

Yield 13 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
6 cups seasoned stuffing cubes
1 medium tart apple, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 to 1 cup chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring orange juice and cranberries to a boil. Remove from the heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl., In the same skillet, melt butter. Add celery and onion; saute until tender. Stir in poultry seasoning., Add to sausage mixture. Stir in the stuffing cubes, orange juice mixture, apple, pecans, salt, pepper and enough broth to reach desired moistness., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 325° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until lightly browned, 10-15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CRANBERRY-PECAN STUFFING



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Make and share this Cranberry-Pecan Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Amy Martin KV

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup dried cranberries (5oz)
4 tablespoons salted butter
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried garlic (Tastefully Simple Garlic Garlic)
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 (6 ounce) boxes cornbread stuffing mix
1 (6 ounce) box turkey stuffing mix
1 cup pecan pieces
2 large eggs
1 quart chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°G.
  • Pour two cups boiling water over cranberries and let soak for 30 minutes. Do not drain.
  • Saute the onion and celery until soft. Add the Garlic Garlic during the last few minutes of cooking.
  • Combine the stuffing mixes, pecans, onions, beaten eggs, broth, and cranberries (with liquid).
  • Bake, covered, for about 45 minutes. Remove the cover for the last 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.6, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 41.3, Sodium 864.4, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 6, Sugar 4, Protein 8.2

SPICY CRANBERRY PECAN CORNBREAD STUFFING



Spicy Cranberry Pecan Cornbread Stuffing image

This is a cornbread stuffing with jalapenos, cranberries, bacon, and pecans. I cooked up this recipe while living in Texas. I serve it with turkey but I have also stuffed it in apples and cooked them in a crock pot to serve with pork loin for Christmas dinner. This recipe makes the house smell fantastic!

Provided by rhondarella

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Cornbread Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 slices bacon
½ cup butter
1 cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup white wine
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 (4 ounce) jar diced jalapeno peppers
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
1 cup chopped toasted pecans
2 (14 ounce) packages cornbread stuffing mix
1 ½ cups chicken stock

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the bacon in the skillet until crispy. Lie the cooked bacon on a plate lined with paper towels to drain and cool; crumble the bacon.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the celery, garlic, and onion in the hot butter until the onion begins to caramelize; pour the wine into the skillet. When the wine is heated, stir in the cranberry sauce, jalapeno peppers, and green chile peppers. Cover the mixture and cook until boiling. Remove from heat and stir in the bacon and pecans.
  • Place the stuffing mix in a large bowl. Pour the liquid mixture and the chicken stock over the stuffing mix; stir until completely moist. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until browned on top, about 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.2 calories, Carbohydrate 68.7 g, Cholesterol 27.1 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 11.3 g, Protein 10.3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1403.8 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries and pears: Fresh cranberries and pears will give your stuffing the best flavor. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but be sure to thaw them before using.
  • Don't overcook the stuffing: Overcooked stuffing is dry and crumbly. Cook the stuffing until it is just heated through, about 30 minutes.
  • Let the stuffing rest before serving: Letting the stuffing rest for a few minutes before serving will allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the stuffing warm: Cranberry-pear stuffing is best served warm. You can reheat it in the oven or microwave if necessary.

Conclusion:

Cranberry-pear stuffing is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or any other holiday meal. With its sweet and tart flavor, cranberry-pear stuffing is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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