Bread and Fruit Stuffing Recipe

Name: Bread and Fruit Stuffing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 onions (about 1 pound) coarsely chopped; 4 ribs celery, finely chopped; 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, cultivated or wild, trimmed and cut coarse; 4 large apples, coarsely chopped; 1 cup chopped parsley; 1/2 cup dried cherries; 1/2 cup dried apples, diced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage, or 3/4 teaspoon dried; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, or 3/4 teaspoon dried; 10 slices stale bread, broken into bite-size pieces; 1 1/2 cups chicken stock; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 onions (about 1 pound) coarsely chopped
4 ribs celery, finely chopped
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, cultivated or wild, trimmed and cut coarse
4 large apples, coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup dried apples, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage, or 3/4 teaspoon dried
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, or 3/4 teaspoon dried
10 slices stale bread, broken into bite-size pieces
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper

1
Heat oil in a nonstick skillet.
2
Saute onion and celery until onion begins to brown.
3
Add mushrooms, apples and parsley, and continue cooking until apples soften and mushrooms release their liquid.
4
Reduce heat, and stir in dried cherries, dried apples, sage and thyme.
5
Continue cooking until mixture is well blended.
6
Add bread and stock, and mix well.
7
Season with salt and pepper, then stuff the mixture into a 12- to 14-pound turkey just before cooking.
8
Stuffing may be made ahead and frozen for a week or two.
9
Or it may be refrigerated for two days.

347

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 onions (about 1 pound) coarsely chopped, 4 ribs celery, finely chopped, 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, cultivated or wild, trimmed and cut coarse, and more.

Yes, Bread and Fruit Stuffing falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bread and Fruit Stuffing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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