Cornbread Stuffing with Apples & Cranberries
Sweet cornbread, apples and cranberries meet savory vegetables and crunchy pecans. A comforting side made for gathering around the holiday table.
A Thanksgiving side worth making room for. Make cornbread stuffing with Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace. Apple cider and chicken stock bring the sweet and savory flavors together, while dried cranberries, pecans and scallions finish every spoonful. Watch the video, then follow the recipe below.
Cooking method: Stovetop
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Quick Answer: Sauté onions and celery in butter until translucent. Add chicken stock, apple cider, canned sliced apples, salt and pepper, then bring to a simmer. Turn off the heat and gently fold in the cornbread, pecans, dried cranberries and scallions.
CORNBREAD STUFFING INGREDIENTS
1 lb. cornbread
½ cup onions, small dice
½ cup celery, small dice
½ cup sliced apples
2 tbsp. butter
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup apple cider
¼ cup pecans, roughly chopped
¼ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup scallions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
Apple note: The cooking directions use canned sliced apples.
Shop for ingredients at Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace.
Pro Tip: Turn off the heat before adding the cornbread. Fold gently so everything comes together without overworking the bread.
CORNBREAD STUFFING INSTRUCTIONS
Melt the butter
Step 1: Place the butter in a sauté pan and allow it to melt.
Add the vegetables
Step 2: Once the butter has melted, add the celery and onions.
Sauté until translucent
Step 3: Sauté the celery and onions until translucent.
Add the stock, cider and apples
Step 4: Add the chicken stock, apple cider, canned sliced apples, salt and black pepper.
Bring to a simmer
Step 5: Bring the mixture to a simmer, then turn off the heat.
Add the cornbread and mix-ins
Step 6: Add the cornbread, pecans, dried cranberries and scallions.
Fold together
Step 7: Gently fold with a spoon until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Why You’ll Love This Cornbread Stuffing
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Sweet and savory in every spoonful. Apples, cider and dried cranberries complement the onions, celery and chicken stock.
A little crunch, a little freshness. Chopped pecans and thinly sliced scallions finish the stuffing with texture and flavor.
More room in the oven. This stovetop recipe comes together in a sauté pan, leaving the oven available for the rest of your holiday meal.
Tips and Pairings
Start with the Vegetables
Dice the onions and celery small, then sauté in melted butter until translucent before adding the liquid and apples.
Fold Gently
Once the mixture reaches a simmer, turn off the heat. Add the cornbread, pecans, dried cranberries and scallions, then fold just until incorporated.
What to Serve with Cornbread Stuffing
Pair this sweet and savory side with roast turkey, gravy and vegetables for Thanksgiving, or serve it with roast chicken for a comforting family dinner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this cornbread stuffing need to be baked?
This recipe is prepared in a sauté pan. Bring the stock, cider, apples and sautéed vegetables to a simmer, turn off the heat, then fold in the cornbread and remaining ingredients. There is no oven step.
What kind of apples does this recipe use?
The recipe calls for ½ cup of sliced apples; the cooking directions specify canned sliced apples.
When do I add the cornbread?
Add the cornbread after the liquid mixture reaches a simmer and the heat is turned off. Add the pecans, dried cranberries and scallions at the same time.
What gives this stuffing its sweet and savory flavor?
Cornbread, apples, apple cider and dried cranberries bring sweetness, balanced by onions, celery, chicken stock, scallions and black pepper. Pecans add crunch.
Does this recipe use dried or fresh cranberries?
Use ¼ cup of dried cranberries, folded in with the cornbread, pecans and scallions.
What should I serve with cornbread stuffing?
Serve it alongside roast turkey, gravy and your favorite vegetables for Thanksgiving, or pair it with roast chicken for a family dinner.
Where can I shop for the ingredients?
Shop for ingredients at Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace or visit uncleg.com/shop to explore online shopping options.
Bring a Little Uncle G’s to Your Holiday Table
Gather your cornbread stuffing ingredients at Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace and make something delicious for the people you love. Shop online or find your nearest Uncle G’s to get started.