Apple-Herb Stuffing for All Seasons
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Ingredients
- 6 cups torn chunks French, sourdough or country loaf, torn into bits (2 7-ounce demi-baguettes)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large Spanish or sweet onion, chopped small
- 1 large or 2 small stalks celery, diced small
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt, plus more to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large or 2 small firm, tart apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled, cored and diced small
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 3 sage leaves, minced
- 1/2 to 1 cup turkey, chicken or vegetable stock or broth
- 1 large egg
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Preparation
Step 1
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F.
Step 2
Spread bread cubes in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet.
Step 3
Bake until pale golden, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 4
Let cool in pan while preparing other ingredients.
Step 5
Generously butter a 2-quart baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
Step 6
Melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 7
Add onion, thyme, salt, and freshly ground black pepper and cook for 2 minutes, until becoming translucent.
Step 8
Add celery and cook for 2 more minutes.
Step 9
Add apple and sauté until a bit tender, 3 to 4 minutes more.
Step 10
Place bread in a large mixing bowl. Scrape contents of skillet on top.
Step 11
Whisk egg and 1/2 cup broth or stock together and pour over.
Step 12
Stir in parsley and sage. Spoon into prepared pan.
Step 13
If mixture looks a little dry, pour remaining 1/2 cup broth over it.
Step 14
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until brown on top and no liquid appears if you insert a knife vertically into the center of the stuffing pan and turn it slightly.
Step 15
Serve immediately, or reheat as needed.
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Chef's notes
Variations include substituting cornbread for some of the bread or adding sausage.
The author prefers calling this dish 'stuffing' even when it's technically a 'dressing.'
Can be reheated and enjoyed any time of the year.
