Best 6 Cranberry Walnut And Apple Cidar Turkey Stuffing Recipes

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Cranberry Walnut and Apple Cider Turkey Stuffing is a delectable side dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion. It combines the tartness of cranberries, the crunch of walnuts, and the sweetness of apple cider to create a stuffing that is both flavorful and festive. This dish can be easily prepared ahead of time, making it a great option for busy holiday cooks. So gather your ingredients and let's get started on creating this delicious and memorable stuffing.

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

DRIED CRANBERRY AND APPLE TURKEY STUFFING



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A recipe of my girlfriends, made at her house for a Christmas dinner a few years back...an excellent recipe for a stuffing, that is prepared to cook inside the turkey. Note cooking time depends on how long the turkey is cooked, I imagine that you could bake this outside the turkey also too. This recipe can be doubled if desired.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Apple

Time 25m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (optional)
4 -5 cups diced bread
2 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken stock (more if needed)
1 cup chopped toasted pecans
2 ounces fresh sage, chopped fine
2 ounces fresh thyme, chopped fine (or 1-2 tsp dried, or to taste)
1 cup chopped fresh parsley, to taste (1 cup measured after chopping)
1/2 cup dried cranberries (can use more)
1 eggs or 1 egg white
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a frypan, melt butter, saute onion and garlic until soft (not brown), about 5 minutes.
  • Add in the bread cubes and herbs, stirring to combine.
  • Stir in apples, wine, stock, pecans, cranberries and parsley (if the mixture seems too dry add in just a bit more stock, not too much!).
  • Cool to almost room temperature.
  • Add in egg or egg whites.
  • Season well with salt and lots of pepper.
  • Stuff into the turkey.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584.2, Fat 39.1, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 91.9, Sodium 415.8, Carbohydrate 51.3, Fiber 14.4, Sugar 13.1, Protein 11

CRANBERRY, WALNUT AND APPLE CIDAR TURKEY STUFFING



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Categories     turkey     Christmas     Thanksgiving

Yield 11 people

Number Of Ingredients 15

CRANBERRY, WALNUT & APPLE CIDER TURKEY STUFFING
6 c. stale bread cubes
1/3 c. chopped onion
3/4 tsp. poultry seasoning
3/4 c. Ocean Spray Fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped
3/4 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. peeled apples, coarsely chopped
1/3 c. chopped celery
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. butter, melted
3/4 c. apple cider**
** can substitue cider for water
In large bowl combine all of the above ingredients, mix well. Use to stuff turkey.

Steps:

  • I mixed the bread and spices and the liquid and then added celery, onion, raisins, apple and cranberries. I also used water instead of cider. It made enough to feed 11, but didn't leave leftovers. Next time I would make two helpings, one for the oven and one for in the turkey.

CRANBERRY-WALNUT STUFFING



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for the baking dish
1 1/2 cups walnuts
8 ounces sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup dried cranberries
One 14-ounce package cornbread stuffing mix, such as Pepperidge Farm
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
2 cups turkey or chicken stock
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly butter a 2- to 3-quart glass or ceramic baking dish.
  • In a dry saute pan set over medium heat, toast the walnuts until lightly 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 and add the celery, onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8 minutes. Stir in the cranberries and cook to just slightly plump them, about 1 minute, and then remove from the heat.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the stuffing mix, sage, thyme and walnuts. Mix together the stock and egg in a large measuring cup, 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 baking dish and bake until hot and golden brown on top, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve hot.

SAUSAGE, APPLE, AND WALNUT STUFFING



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely diced
3 ribs celery, finely diced
Kosher salt
3 cloves garlic, smashed and finely diced
1 pound spicy sausage, casing removed, broken up into bite-size chunks
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1-inch dice
1 cup apple cider
1/2 bunch sage, leaves finely chopped
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
10 cups stale rustic bread, crusts discarded, cut into 1-inch cubes; or fresh bread slices toasted until crispy but no color, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 to 3 cups chicken stock

Steps:

  • Coat a large saute pan, over medium heat, with olive oil and add the onions and celery. Season with salt and cook until the veggies start to become soft and are very aromatic. Add the garlic and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Add the sausage and cook until the sausage browns. Stir in the apples and apple cider and cook until the apples start to soften, about 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle in the sage leaves and the walnuts and turn off the heat.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Add the diced bread and toss together. Pour in the chicken stock and knead with your hands until the bread is very moist, actually wet. Taste to check for seasoning and season with salt, if needed, (it does). Transfer to a large deep ovenproof dish (roughly 9 by 11 inches) and bake until it is hot all the way through and crusty on top.
  • Remove from the oven and serve.
  • MMMMM...stuffing!

APPLE CRANBERRY WALNUT STUFFING



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Make and share this Apple Cranberry Walnut Stuffing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TyrusG

Categories     Christmas

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter
1 cup onion, minced
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
6 -8 cups breadcrumbs
1/2 cup craisins
1 cup apple, medium dice
1 tablespoon fresh sage, minced
1/2 cup scallion, minced
1/2 cup fresh parsley, minced
2 cups chicken stock
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Heat saute pan and add butter and saute the onions until golden.
  • Add the waltnuts to soften slightly then add the apples and craisins.
  • Put breadcrumbs in a large bowl and pour onion mixture over the bread crumbs. Add the sage, scallions, parsley and mix well.
  • Spread mixture into a 9x13 pan and add just enough stock to get your stuffing to the desired moisture level.
  • bake at 350 for about an hour or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636.2, Fat 33, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 62.8, Sodium 885.8, Carbohydrate 72.5, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 13.7, Protein 14.2

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.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling in the kitchen.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Whenever possible, use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh cranberries, apples, and walnuts will give your stuffing a delicious, vibrant taste.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When you're cooking the stuffing, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the stuffing from cooking evenly and will make it more likely to stick to the pan.
  • Use a Thermometer: Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the stuffing. The stuffing should reach an internal temperature of 165°F before it is safe to eat.
  • Let the Stuffing Rest: After you've cooked the stuffing, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the stuffing to set and will make it easier to carve.

Conclusion:

Cranberry, walnut, and apple cider turkey stuffing is a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this stuffing is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a stuffing recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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