Herb and Apple Stuffing

Name: Herb and Apple Stuffing
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 loaves French bread (baguettes), cut into 1-in. cubes; 4 tbsp. unsalted butter (1/2 stick); 2 c. chopped celery (from about 5 lg. stalks); 2 c. chopped onions (from about 2 med.); 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and coarsely chopped; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves; Kosher salt; black pepper; 3 c. chicken broth or stock; 1/2 c. sliced blanched almonds, toasted (optional)

By Ina GartenPublished: Oct 8, 2013

kate mathis

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Cal/Serv:

280

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This festive fall stuffing is studded with fresh seasonal flavors and guaranteed to impress this Thanksgiving.

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Ingredients

2
loaves French bread (baguettes), cut into 1-in. cubes
4 Tbsp.
unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
2 cups
chopped celery (from about 5 lg. stalks)
2 cups
chopped onions (from about 2 med.)
2
Granny Smith apples, cored and coarsely chopped
2 Tbsp.
chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 tsp.
finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
Kosher salt
black pepper
3 cups
chicken broth or stock
1/2 cup
sliced blanched almonds, toasted (optional)

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Arrange bread cubes on 18 by 12-inch jelly-roll pan. Bake 7 minutes.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, heat butter on medium-high heat until melted. Add celery, onions, apples, parsley, rosemary, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3In large bowl, toss bread with vegetable mixture, broth, and almonds, if using. Transfer to 3-quart baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil; bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake another 15 to 20 minutes or until top is golden.