Apple Pecan Stuffing
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4.1
Apple Pecan Stuffing
Description
Apple Pecan Stuffing blends diced onions, carrots, celery, and tart Granny Smith apples sautéed together for flavor and softness with minced garlic. Sugared onions add a subtle sweetness, balanced by savory butter and broth absorbed by the bread cubes. Chopped pecans introduce a crunchy texture complemented by parsley and Beau Monde seasoning. The mixture is baked covered to retain moisture and then uncovered briefly to create a crusty top.
The interplay of sweet apples and buttery pecans contrasts with classic savory stuffing flavors, giving this recipe a distinct character. Texturally, it offers tender bread interiors and a crisp surface. It is appropriate alongside roasted poultry or as part of a festive meal.
Ensure the bread cubes absorb the broth slowly by tossing thoroughly. Baking covered prevents drying out, with a final uncovered bake producing a desirable browned topping. Using a well-greased pan helps with removal after baking.
Ingredients
- 2 cups onion diced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 cup carrot diced
- 1 cup celery diced
- 2 apple diced, Granny Smith variety
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces butter melted
- 15 ounces bread cut into 1/2 inch cubes (10-12 cups)
- 1 1/2 - 2 cups broth
- 1/2 cup parsley finely minced
- 8 ounces pecans roughly chopped (approx. 2 cups)
- 2 teaspoons beau monde seasoning
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F
- Place the onions in a small bowl and sprinkle the sugar over them. Let onions sit for about an hour.
- In a large skillet saute the carrots, celery, apples, and garlic until softened.
- Strain the sugared onions and add them to the saute along with the melted butter.
- Add mixture to the bread and toss in a large bowl.
- Add chicken broth to the bread mixture along with the pecans, parsley, and Beau Monde seasoning, slowly tossing until the broth is all absorbed by the bread.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon into a well-greased 3-quart or 13- x 9-inch baking pan.
- Cover with foil and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue to bake for 5 - 10 minutes or until top is crusty and brown.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 350kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 689mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3145IU | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 16.5mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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