Best 2 Dried Cherry Apple Stuffing Recipes

Are you looking for a delicious and flavorful side dish to complete your holiday meal? Look no further! Dried cherry apple stuffing is a classic dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. It’s made with a combination of dried cherries, apples, bread cubes, celery, and onion, all tossed in a savory mixture of herbs and spices. This stuffing is moist, flavorful, and the perfect accompaniment to any roast meat. Whether you’re making it for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other special occasion, this dried cherry apple stuffing is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

DRIED CHERRY-APPLE STUFFING

Dried Cherry-Apple Stuffing image

Go way beyond bread crumbs with a stuffing recipe fortified with apples, dried cherries and chopped pecans. What a substantial-and savory-side.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 large onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 package (16 oz) herb-seasoned stuffing mix crumbs
2 medium red apples, chopped (2 cups)
1 1/2 cups dried cherries
1 cup chopped pecans
2 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

Steps:

Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with shortening or cooking spray. In 8-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
In large bowl, thoroughly mix cooked onion and remaining ingredients. Use 4 cups of the stuffing to fill body cavities of 12-pound turkey (do not pack stuffing because it will expand during roasting). Place remaining stuffing in baking dish. Cover with foil; refrigerate until ready to bake.
Roast stuffed turkey as directed in recipe. Bake stuffing in baking dish with turkey for the last 40 to 50 minutes of baking time or until thoroughly heated (165°F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

CHERRY-GLAZED TURKEY WITH DRIED CHERRY-APPLE STUFFING

Cherry-Glazed Turkey with Dried Cherry-Apple Stuffing image

Complement savory slices of roast turkey with a fruity stuffing and cherry glaze.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 5h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 whole turkey (12 lb), thawed if frozen
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 large onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 package (16 oz) herb-seasoned stuffing mix
2 medium red apples, chopped (2 cups)
1 1/2 cups dried cherries
1 cup chopped pecans
2 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz container)
1/2 cup cherry preserves or jam
1/4 cup ruby port or chicken broth

Steps:

Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with shortening or cooking spray; set aside. Remove and discard neck and giblets from turkey. Rinse turkey inside and out with cold water; pat dry with paper towels. In small bowl, mix sage, salt and pepper; rub into turkey skin.
In 8-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. In large bowl, thoroughly mix cooked onion and remaining stuffing ingredients.
Turn turkey breast side down. Fill neck cavity lightly with 1 cup of the stuffing (do not pack stuffing because it will expand during roasting). Fasten neck skin of turkey to back with skewer.
Turn turkey breast side up. Fold wings across back of turkey so tips are touching. Fill body cavity lightly with 3 cups of the stuffing (do not pack stuffing because it will expand during roasting). Place remaining stuffing in baking dish. Cover with foil; refrigerate until ready to bake. Tuck legs under band of skin at tail (if present), or tie together with heavy string.
On rack in shallow roasting pan, place turkey, breast side up. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of inside thigh and does not touch bone.
Cover turkey loosely with foil or roaster cover; roast 3 hours. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix glaze ingredients; set aside.
Uncover turkey and place foil-covered baking dish with stuffing in oven. Roast 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes longer, brushing turkey with glaze frequently, until thermometer reads 165°F and drumsticks move easily when lifted or twisted. Thermometer inserted in center of stuffing in turkey should read 165°F. Remove baking dish with stuffing from oven after 40 to 50 minutes of baking time or when thoroughly heated (165°F).
Place turkey on warm platter; cover with foil to keep warm. Let stand about 15 minutes for easiest carving. Cover and refrigerate any remaining turkey and stuffing separately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 780, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 165 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 51 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1210 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

Tips:

Use fresh, crisp apples. This will give your stuffing the best flavor and texture.
Don't overcook the apples. You want them to be tender, but not mushy.
Use a variety of dried cherries. Tart cherries will give your stuffing a more complex flavor, while sweet cherries will add a touch of sweetness.
Don't skimp on the spices. They will help to bring out the flavors of the apples and cherries.
Make sure your stuffing is well-seasoned. Taste it before you bake it and adjust the seasonings as needed.
Stuff your turkey or chicken loosely. This will allow the stuffing to expand as it cooks.
Bake your stuffing until it is golden brown and crispy on top. This will ensure that it is cooked through.

Conclusion:

Dried cherry apple stuffing is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any holiday meal. It is packed with flavor and texture, thanks to the combination of sweet apples, tart cherries, and aromatic spices. Plus, it is a great way to use up leftover bread. So next time you are looking for a special stuffing recipe, give this one a try.