Apple Sage and Berries Stuffing

Elevate your holiday table with this vibrant Apple Sage and Berries Stuffing, a dish that blends classic comfort with a modern twist. This recipe features cubes of toasted French bread tossed with savory-sweet ingredients like diced Granny Smith apples, tart dried cranberries, and earthy fresh sage and thyme. A buttery sauté of onion, celery, and garlic infuses every bite with irresistible warmth, while low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth and beaten eggs bind the mixture into a perfectly soft-yet-crispy bake. With just 25 minutes of prep and a golden finish in the oven, this stuffing serves as the ultimate side dish, balancing savory and fruity notes in every delicious bite. Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion, this Apple Sage and Berries Stuffing is a crowd-pleasing favorite that brings seasonal flavors to life.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups French bread (day-old, cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 1 medium Yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 3 stalks Celery (chopped)
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh sage (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme leaves
• 1 large Apple (Granny Smith, peeled, cored and diced)
• 1 cup Dried cranberries (or cherries)
• 1.5 cups Chicken or vegetable broth (low-sodium)
• 2 large Eggs (beaten)
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a large baking dish and set it aside.

Step 2

Spread the cubed French bread onto a large baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden and crisp. Remove and set aside to cool.

Step 3

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic, chopped sage, and thyme leaves. Cook for 1 additional minute, then remove from heat.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes, sautéed onion and celery mixture, diced apple, and dried cranberries. Mix gently to combine.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken or vegetable broth, beaten eggs, kosher salt, and ground black pepper.

Step 7

Slowly pour the broth mixture over the bread mixture, and toss gently until the bread is evenly moistened but not overly saturated.

Step 8

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the top is golden and slightly crispy.

Step 10

Remove the stuffing from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Apple Sage and Berries Stuffing!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2958.7 grams (2958.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6533

Total Fat 147.90g	190%
Saturated Fat 57.90g	290%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 556mg	185%
Sodium 10662mg	464%
Total Carbohydrate 1131.60g	411%
Dietary Fiber 78.30g	280%
Total Sugars 203.20g
Protein 209.00g	418%

Vitamin D 80IU	400%
Calcium 1483mg	114%
Iron 68mg	380%
Potassium 3453mg	73%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.9%

Protein: 12.5%

Carbs: 67.6%