Description
Apple Pecan Stuffing with Fresh Herbs is the perfect Thanksgiving side dish that marries sweet and savory flavors in a delightful way. This easy-to-make stuffing features crusty bread, crisp apples, crunchy pecans, and aromatic fresh herbs, making it an unforgettable addition to your holiday feast. Whether served alongside turkey or as a standalone dish, this recipe encapsulates the warmth and nostalgia of family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups day-old crusty bread, cubed
- 2 cups sweet apples (e.g., Honeycrisp or Fuji), diced
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh sage, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Toast the cubed bread on a baking sheet in the oven for about 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and saut? onions and celery until tender (about 5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, combine toasted bread cubes, saut?ed vegetables, diced apples, chopped pecans, and herbs.
- Pour in vegetable broth while mixing gently until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until crispy on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg