Healthy Holiday & Occasion Recipes Healthy Thanksgiving Recipes Thanksgiving Side Dish Recipes Thanksgiving Casserole Recipes Apple, Onion & Cranberry Stuffing 5.0 (1) 1 Review Apples and fresh cranberries add a unique twist to this variation on the classic stuffing. Use fresh sage or rubbed sage in this healthy stuffing recipe; the ground version is too bitter. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 5, 2021 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 40 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings, 1 cup each Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Healthy Aging High Fiber Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 4 cups cubed whole-wheat bread, (6 slices) 4 cups cubed white sandwich bread, (6 slices) Giblets from 1 turkey, (see Tip), liver discarded 1 cup water 1 ½ teaspoons canola oil 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 4 apples, peeled, cored and chopped 4 teaspoons chopped fresh sage, or 1 1/2 teaspoons dried, rubbed 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried 1/2 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, (see Tip) 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth ¼ teaspoon salt Freshly ground pepper, to taste Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread whole-wheat and white bread on a baking sheet and bake until lightly toasted, 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, place giblets and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Drain, reserving the cooking liquid. Finely chop the giblets and set aside. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add apples, cook for 3 minutes longer. Add the giblet-cooking liquid, sage and thyme. Reduce heat to low and simmer until the apples are tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the toasted bread, giblets and cranberries. Drizzle broth over the bread mixture and toss until evenly moistened. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees . Transfer stuffing to a lightly oiled casserole dish and cover with foil. Bake until heated through, 35 to 45 minutes. If you would like a crisp top, uncover for the last 15 minutes of baking. Tips Tips: If you don't have turkey giblets, omit Step 2 and substitute 3/4 cup chicken broth for the giblet-cooking liquid in Step 3; omit adding chopped giblets. To make quick work of chopping cranberries, place whole berries in a food processor and pulse a few times until the berries are coarsely chopped. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 241 Calories 4g Fat 42g Carbs 11g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 241 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 42g 15% Dietary Fiber 6g 21% Total Sugars 13g Protein 11g 21% Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 1g 3% Cholesterol 55mg 18% Vitamin A 1745IU 35% Vitamin C 6mg 7% Folate 56mcg 14% Sodium 424mg 18% Calcium 100mg 8% Iron 3mg 14% Magnesium 35mg 8% Potassium 254mg 5% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved