Nutty Apple Cornbread Dressing

By Susan52

This cornbread dressing recipe has a nutty, apply twist with the addition of chopped pecans and apples. Tart, crunchy, and slightly sweet, this recipe will be the perfect addition to your holiday table.

Ingredients

• 1 (13x9-inch) pan cornbread, cooled and crumbled
• 1 (8-ounce) package herb stuffing mix
• 2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 2 cups apple juice
• 2 cups apple, chopped
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F and butter a 3-quart casserole dish.

In a large bowl combine the cornbread, stuffing mix, parsley, salt, and ginger.

In a heavy saucepan melt the butter, then sauté the celery and onion for 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Add this to the cornbread mixture and mix well. Stir in the chopped apple, chopped pecans, apple juice, and beaten eggs. Toss lightly. Spoon dressing into the prepared casserole dish.

Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes.