Herb & Apple Stuffing

By jargrr

Delicious herb and apple stuffing is a little sweet, and perfectly savory. This dressing recipe enhances the flavors of the roasted turkey, when used as stuffing.

Ingredients

• 2 baguettes white bread, cut into cubes
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 stick
• 2 cups medium diced yellow onion, 2 large
• 2 cups medium diced celery, 3 large stalks
• 2 Granny Smith apples, unpeeled, cored and large diced
• 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary leaves
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1/2 cup sliced blanched almonds, toasted, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300°F.

Put the bread cubes on a 13 by 18 by 1-inch baking sheet and bake them in the oven for 7 minutes.

In a large saute pan, melt the butter and add the onion, celery, apples, parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Saute for 10 minutes, until the mixture is soft.

Combine the bread cubes and cooked vegetables in a large bowl and add the chicken stock, and almonds, if desired.

Place the stuffing into the main cavity of the turkey and into the neck of the bird.. I cook a 12-pound turkey for 2 1/2 hours at 350°F in a preheated oven. Make sure the stuffing in the cavity is secured by wrapping the legs tightly with string.